Health in Alberta, Canada

Canada is a country located in the northern part of North America. Canada shares a land border with the United States to the south and northwest. Canada is composed of ten provinces and three territories. Canada is a federal parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II being the head of state. Canada is the world's second-largest country by total area, and its commonwealth realm comprises 16% of the world's landmass. Canada's population is about 37 million people. Canada has two official languages: English and French. Canada is a developed country and has the fifteenth-highest nominal per capita income globally as well as the twelfth-highest ranking in the Human Development Index. Canada is a member of the United Nations, the G7, the G20, NATO, OECD, WTO, Commonwealth of Nations, Francophonie, Organization of American States, and La Francophonie.

Health is important for many reasons. It affects our ability to live full and productive lives, to participate in the activities we enjoy, and to protect ourselves from disease and illness. Maintaining good health requires making healthy choices and taking care of our bodies. It also means paying attention to our mental and emotional wellbeing. When we are healthy, we feel our best and are able to do the things we enjoy. But being healthy also helps us avoid costly medical bills and time off from work due to illness. So there are both personal and financial reasons to make sure we take care of our health. By making smart choices and staying informed about our health, we can enjoy many years of good health.