Abstract

There has been much research put into the notion of "healthy environments". What is a healthy environment? What effects does it have on the population? By applying the ideas from past research I was able to create a health index for the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD), and see who lives where. Some of the key factors to a healthy environment include the walkability to amenities, access to parks and recreational centers, access to healthy food, and the level of community orientation. There are many other components that could lead to a healthy environment, however for this project I have decided to focus on these factors and look into health issues related to obesity.