MLHU - Health Status Resource

Figure 3.1.6: Self-perceived health (very good or excellent), self-perceived mental health (very good or excellent), community belonging (very or somewhat strong) by region

Percent of population (12+), Middlesex-London, 2015/16

Figure 3.1.6: Self-perceived health (very good or excellent), self-perceived mental health (very good or excellent), community belonging (very or somewhat strong) by region
Source: 
Canadian Community Health Survey 2015/16, Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

A significantly higher percent of residents aged 12 and older that lived in rural areas (72.5%) as compared to those that lived in urban population centres (58.5%) rated their health as very good or excellent.

A significantly higher percent of residents aged 12 and older that lived in rural areas (79.7%) rated their mental health as very good or excellent as compared to those that lived in urban population centres (69.1%).

Community belonging was similar across rural and urban regions.