Health indicators for Canadian youth aged 12‑17 show mixed trends between 2023 and 2024. Among families with parents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher, the proportion of youths reporting excellent or very good health fell slightly from 79.5% in 2023 to 79.3% in 2024. Perceived mental health improved, with excellent or very good scores rising from 59.3% to 62.5%. Life satisfaction dipped modestly from 90.3% to 89.9%, while stress levels decreased from 19.8% to 19.3%. Feelings of loneliness declined from 11.3% to 9.4%. Substance use remained low; daily or occasional smoking increased from 1.0% to 1.4%, while past‑year alcohol use dropped from 20.9% to 17.2%. Cannabis use fell from 7.4% to 5.9%.
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