Term: Labour Force

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2005-12-08

Definition:

Consists of persons who are employed or working in self-employment, are on temporary lay-off, are about to start a new job, or are actively looking for work. Employment is one determinant of health, that is, an underlying factor assumed to influence overall health status.

Related concepts 

• Employment

Related terms 

• Unemployment Rate

References 

• Martens PJ, Bond R, Jebamani L, Burchill C, Roos NP, Derksen S, Beaulieu M, Steinbach C, MacWilliam L, Walld R, Dik N, Sanderson D, Health Information and Research Committee AoMC, Tanner-Spence M, Leader A, Elias B, O'Neil J. The Health and Health Care Use of Registered First Nations People Living in Manitoba: A Population-Based Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2002. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)