OUR PRIORITIES
Smoke-Free Ontario was highlighted by the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, which will prohibit smoking in all enclosed public places and workplaces as of May 31, 2006. The Strategy includes prevention programs designed to help youth remain smoke free, cessation programs to help people who smoke quit and protection initiatives designed to help Ontarians avoid second-hand smoke.
Healthy and Active Living will include comprehensive initiatives that target two of the primary risk factors for chronic disease – physical inactivity and unhealthy eating. Our goals include working collaboratively with our partners to make healthy eating choices easier and increasing physical activity participation to 55% by 2010.
Injury Prevention will include programs to prevent and reduce injuries and to enable Ontarians to safely enjoy healthy and active lives where they live, work, learn and play.
Mental Health and Addictions initiatives will focus on mental wellness, including the prevention of addictions and problem gambling, in an overall approach to wellbeing.
Our first priority will be our children and youth. Behaviours and attitudes developed in childhood last the rest of our lives. Healthy, active children become healthy, active adults. We will build a generation of healthier Ontarians.
