Includes glossary

Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-242).

Introduction -- General population: Priority points; Introduction; Manitoba's population: demographics; Health outcomes; Risk factors and behaviours influencing health; Determinants of health; Summary, reflections and conclusions -- Pregnancy and the newborn: Priority points; Introduction; Pregnancy and birth in Manitoba: demographics; Health outcomes; Risk factors, behaviours and other determinants of health; Summary, reflections and conclusions -- Children: Priority points; Introduction; Manitoba's children: demographics; Health outcomes; Risk factors, behaviours and other determinants of health; Summary, reflections and conclusions. Adults: Priority points; Introduction; Manitoba's adults: demographics; Health outcomes; Risk factors, behaviours and other determinants of health; Summary, reflections and conclusions -- Seniors: Priority points; Introduction; Manitoba's seniors: demographics; Health outcomes; Risk factors, behaviours and other determinants of health; Summary, reflections and conclusions -- Conclusions and recommendations.