Section 2

General Health Status of Immigrant Children and Youth

Examining the health status of immigrant children and youth is complex. Their health is influenced by many factors − biology; genetics; their experience and living conditions in their home country; their physical, social, and economic living conditions in Canada; and their access to services, including health and resettlement services. This section explores the general health status of immigrant children and youth in Canada using a variety of indicators.

Section 2.1

General Health Status

2.1.1

Proportion of Youth, 12-19, Who Reported Their Health to Be Excellent/Very Good, 2011-2012

2.1.2

The 'Healthy Immigrant Effect'

Section 2.2

Mental Health

2.2.1

Proportion of Youth, 12-19, Who Reported Their Mental Health as Excellent/Very Good, 2011-2012

2.2.2

Proportion of Youth, 15-24, Diagnosed with a Mood Disorder*, by Immigrant Status, 2011-2012

2.2.3

School and Mental Health

2.2.4

Proportion of Youth, 12-19, Who Have a Very/Somewhat Strong Sense of Belonging

2.2.5

Proportion of Youth Who Have a Very/Somewhat Strong Sense of Belonging to Their Community

Section 2.3

Overweight and Obesity

2.3.1

Proportion of Youth Who Are Overweight or Obese, by Age Group and Immigrant Status, 2011-2012

Section 2.4

Health Behaviours

2.4.1

Proportion of Youth Who Are Considered Inactive Based on Their Energy Expenditure Values

2.4.2

Proportion of Youth Who Report They Have Never Smoked, by Age & Immigrant Status, 2011-12

2.4.3

Proportion of Youth, 12-19, Who Reported They Have Never Smoked, by Immigrant Status, '11-12

2.4.4

Proportion of Children & Youth Who Are Not Exposed to Smoke in Their Homes Every Day/Almost

2.4.5

Proportion of Youth Who Report They Did Not Drink Alcohol in the Last Year, by Age & Imm Stat

2.4.6

Proportion of Youth, 12-19, Who Reported They Did Not Drink Alcohol in the Last Year

2.4.7

Proportion of Youth, 12-19, Who Reported They Eat Fruits & Vegetables at Least 5 Times/Day

Section 2.5

Health Insurance

2.5.1

Health Coverage for New Child and Youth Permanent Residents in Canada

2.5.2

Health Coverage for Child and Youth Refugee Claimants in Canada