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

Section 2

General Health Status of Immigrant Children and Youth

Section 2.1

General Health Status

2.1.1

2.1.2

Section 2.2

Mental Health

2.2.1

2.2.2

2.2.3

2.2.4

2.2.5

Section 2.3

Overweight and Obesity

2.3.1

Section 2.4

Health Behaviours

2.4.1

2.4.2

2.4.3

2.4.4

2.4.5

2.4.6

2.4.7

Section 2.5

Health Insurance

2.5.1

2.5.2