Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep (PASS) Indicators
Select an item from each list below:
| Time since immigration - 10 years | Percentage (%) | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 45.6 | 44.8 - 46.4 |
| Non-immigrant | 47.2 | 46.3 - 48.1 |
| 10 years or less | 35.6 | 32.4 - 38.8 |
| Greater than 10 years | 41.9 | 39.9 - 43.8 |
Source: Canadian Community Health Survey 2007-2008
Measure Description
| Definition | For this indicator, the presence of shower access at work was determined based on a "yes" response to the following statement: "At or near my place of work, I have access to showers or change rooms." |
|---|---|
| Data Source | Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), Statistics Canada |
| Population | Population aged 18 to 75 years |
| Data Available | Sex, age group (5 year, life-course), province/territory (crude), population centre/rural area, highest level of education (household, respondent), household income adequacy, occupation level, cultural/racial background, Indigenous status, immigrant status, and time since immigration (≥ 5 year, ≥ 10 year) |
| Estimate Calculation | Numerator: Number of adults aged 18 to 75 years who report that they have access to showers or change rooms at or near their place of work. Denominator: Total population, aged 18 to 75 years. |
| Additional Remarks | The question used for this measure is not included as core content in the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS). |
Suggested Citation
Center for Surveillance and Applied Research, Public Health Agency of Canada. Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep (PASS) Indicators Data Tool, 2021 Edition. Public Health Infobase. Ottawa (ON): Public Health Agency of Canada, 2021.