Health Unit Taking a Close Look at Stats

Area residents have a couple of unhealthy vices according to a Statistics Canada community health survey.
The report indicates 40% of folks in this region smoked their first cigarette between the age of 5 and 14, compared to the Provincial average of 33%.
Also in the survey, 39% of residents living in this region are overweight compared to 33% provincially.
The Health Unit says most area residents are not eating fruits and vegetables.