2022 FNHA report reveals worsening life expectancy for British Columbia's First Nations population.
The life expectancy for British Columbia's First Nations population has worsened significantly, according to a new interim health and wellness report from the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA). The report, which updates the 2021 baseline report, reveals a "significant worsening" in two indicators for the Indigenous community, while no change or minimal change was observed in four indicators, and four other indicators showed a deteriorating trend. The FNHA aims to improve the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples in British Columbia through the monitoring and assessment of relevant health indicators.
August 21, 2024
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