In Canada, lung diseases significantly strain the healthcare system, accounting for about 6.5% of healthcare costs, with an increase expected due to rising respiratory disease cases.
The incrase in smoking amoung women in the past few years have increased in lung disease.
The health care system is heavily impacted by lung diseases.Nearly 6.5% of health care costs were for lung disease (including lung cancer).
Increased respiratory disease cases are expected. The rise in service demand will challenge the health care system.
They help improve the overall health and well being of canadians by addressing conditions
Gastroenterologists play a vital role in diagnosing and treating digestive disorder in canada.
Tobacco is the biggest preventable risk factor for chronic respiratory diseases. One in five Canadians smoke. In the short term, adult smoking cessation would reduce respiratory diseases like lung cancer and COPD the most.
Influenza/pneumonia kills and hospitalizes seniors. It kills the most Canadians from infectious disease.
Asthma related hospitalizations and medical expemses can put a strain on healthcare system.it also affects productivity and school attendance.Overall it is impoarant to raise awarenes and support those with asthma.
Increase in the number of lung transplants performed in canada and there are many of the wait list as of right now.
