Who Does CCD Affect?
This is about you.
Most people think that complex chronic disease only affects old people.Think again.
Today:
- 16 million Canadians live with at least one chronic disease
- 70% of Ontarians over the age of 45 live with at least two chronic conditions
- 1 in 7 Canadian adults live with three or more chronic conditions
Our new reality is that most of us are living with a chronic disease or two, and will go on living with them for many years of our lives.
Complex Chronic Disease changes our relationships, our financial security, our confidence or our ability to pursue passions that matter most to us. You probably can’t help but conclude that life does indeed change…for all of us.
As Canadians we are the beneficiaries of the success of modern medicine. We are also its future patients. That means our healthcare system needs to change so that it can do a much better job of supporting you when your life is changed by Complex Chronic Disease.