Many factors affect the health of Manitobans.  These include family history, gender, culture, education, employment, income, the environment, our coping skills and social support networks.  As individuals and groups, there are many things that we can do to positively influence our physical, mental, social and spiritual health and wellbeing.

Healthy living is about creating conditions and supporting behaviours that promote the best possible health for everyone.  It includes the actions taken by individuals, families, communities, governments, businesses and other organizations that assist us all to lead healthier lives.   This includes individual decisions we make to eat healthy, be physically active, and avoid harmful substances or activities.  It includes actions taken by all of us together to create supportive environments.  These could include safe and healthy homes, meaningful employment and healthier working conditions, community and building design that promotes physical activity, smoke-free public spaces, and access to nutritious and safe foods.

This web site will provide information on a variety of topics to help us make informed choices about our health.

Statutes Related to Healthy Living

The Addictions Foundation Act  [Français]

The Non-Smokers Health Protection Act  [Français]

Related Manitoba Healthy Living site:  Tobacco Reduction

Manitoba Prenatal Benefit Regulation (M.R. 89/2001) made under the Social Services Administration Act