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AbstractThere is a tendency for life expectancy to be higher in
those regions where high school attainment has been graduation by most individuals
in this age grouping (25 to 29 years). Canada has an excellent record in providing
its citizens with an education, and consequently a potential for better health.
The highest proportions of Canadians with chronic conditions occur in the low
educational attainment category. However, this pattern is not consistent throughout
Canada where, in Saskatchewan for example, some provinces the reverse pattern
is observed. In such locations, other determinants of health may mitigate the
positive contributions associated with higher education. Education is one of
the non-medical determinants of health. More people of lower educational attainment
rated their own health as poor.
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