What are chronic diseases?
Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Disease rates from these conditions are accelerating globally, advancing across every region and pervading all socioeconomic classes. ...Source: World Health Organization
Chronic diseases are non-communicable and long-lasting diseases. The five major chronic diseases in Canada are cancers, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory disease, diabetes, and mental illness. There are many identified risk factors related to chronic disease, including physical activity and nutrition.
Inequities create the conditions for chronic disease. When there are large gaps between the positive and negative factors that influence health, negative health outcomes are more severe.
Where can you go for more information?
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Connecting the Dots: A Handbook for Chronic Disease Prevention through Community Engagement (PDF 3.8MB, 2009)
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Reflective Case Studies: How Three Communities “Connected the Dots” |
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Resource Catalogue: From Risk to Resilience - Connecting the Dots on South Asians and Stroke |
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Primer to Action: Social Determinants of Health, Second Edition
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