Aging population and chronic disease strain health system
2007 National Physicians Survey (released June 2008)
A national survey finds that as Canada's population ages, more and more patients have chronic diseases.
Reports about Complex Chronic Disease
Health Care in Ontario: The Big Picture
Ontario Health Quality Council (May 2008)
The Ontario Health Quality Council says nearly 8,000 lives could be saved annually if the province did a better job of testing, treating and monitoring of chronic disease.
Innovative Care for Chronic Conditions
World Health Organization global report (2002)
This report recommends that countries reorganize their healthcare systems to meet the challenge of chronic disease.