Healthcare


Healthcare Survey

Over Four-in-Ten (45%) of Canadian Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Sufferers Say That IBS Has a Severe Impact on Their Overall Quality of Life

People with IBS Often Suffer in Silence Because of Their Reluctance to Discuss Their Bowel Habits and Pain with People
IBS Sufferers Average 5.2 Years Before Seeking Medical Assistance for their IBS
Healthcare Survey

Four in Ten (42%) Are Concerned They'll Have To Care For Their Parents When They Get Older

Nearly Half (47%) of Canadians Are Concerned About Becoming a Burden When They Get Older
But Just 12% of Canadians Currently Have Long Term Care Insurance
Healthcare Survey

Eight in Ten (82%) Say That A Health Charter Would Be A Good Idea

Two Thirds (64%) Say Canada Needs a Charter That Explains Rights and Responsibilities of All Stakeholders in Health System, While 34% Opt for a Patients Bill of Rights
Healthcare Survey

Canadians and Nutrition

While eight in ten (79%) Canadians say that nutrition is important to them, only three in ten (28%) admit to having significant knowledge about food and nutrition
Healthcare Survey

The Aventis Healthcare Survey

A Look At Diabetes, the Healthcare System, Benefits Plans, Eldercare and Workplace Stress Among Canadian Employees
Healthcare Survey

Albertans Are Willing To Donate Organs, But Many Don't Discuss It With Their Families

Nine-in-Ten (88%) Albertans are Willing to Donate Their Organs After Death
But Not All (62%) Have Discussed Their Wishes With Their Families
Healthcare Survey

Among Women Aged 18-40 in Ontario, Awareness of Folic Acid Higher Than in 1999 (80% vs 71%), But Only 49% Aware it is Beneficial to Pregnant Women

62% of Ontario Women of Child-Bearing Age Do Not Feel They Know Enough About Folic Acid to Decide Whether or Not to Take it
Healthcare Survey

Breast Cancer Poll of BC Women

Misconceptions Impact Detection and Prevention