Research demonstrates that there are tangible mental and physical health benefits associated with participation in democratic discourse and processes, including voting. The Canadian Index of Wellbeing identifies Democratic Engagement as a core indicator of health and wellbeing, and defines it as “the state of being involved in advancing democracy through political institutions, organizations and activities.”

http://www.cachc.ca/democratic-engagement

https://uwaterloo.ca/canadian-index-wellbeing/blog/topic/democratic-engagement


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https://uwaterloo.ca/canadian-index-wellbeing/our-products/composite-index/national-index

https://uwaterloo.ca/canadian-index-wellbeing/about-canadian-index-wellbeing