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Statistics from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS)

Statistics from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS). Margaret Parlor President National ME/FM Action Network Erika Halapy Epidemiologist. Canada. Population 35 M Government-provided health care Responsibilities divided between:

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Statistics from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS)

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  1. Statistics from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) Margaret Parlor President National ME/FM Action Network Erika Halapy Epidemiologist

  2. Canada • Population 35 M • Government-provided health care • Responsibilities divided between: • Provinces – health care delivery, social services, education... • Federal government - statistics, health research funding, health care to special populations, national social programs...

  3. Topics 1. Ontario Business Case Project 2. Models 3. The CCHS 4. The statistics

  4. Ontario Business Case project • Put evidence together for the Ontario government about why/how to support people with ME/FM/MCS • 4 supporting documents • Statistical review • Social impact review • Clinical review • Architectural requirements http://meao.ca/events-dec5.html

  5. Assessment of Ontario services • There is a void of services with a few tiny islands of assistance. • There is a body of knowledge and practice -- when Ontarians are able to access it, it makes an extraordinary difference in their lives. • The province needs to focus on 2 Pillars - direct health services and policy shifts

  6. Pillars Bio Psycho Social

  7. Canadian Community Health Survey • Conducted by Statistics Canada • Sample of ordinary Canadians • Excludes under 12s, armed forces, remote areas, residents of facilities • “We are interested in long term conditions, which are expected to last or have already lasted 6 months or more and that have been diagnosed by a health professional. Do you have ...” (list)

  8. CCHS sample size over time (thousands) blue bar indicates CFS,FM & MCS were included

  9. Prevalence Thousands, Canada, 2010

  10. Impairment Need help with tasks, %, Canada, 2010

  11. Health care utilization (1) 10+ Consultations with family doctor in past year, %, Canada, 2010

  12. Health care utilization (2) 5+ consultations with specialist or other doctor in past year, %, Canada 2010

  13. Reported unmet health care needs %, Canada, 2010

  14. Low income Household income < $15k, %, Canada, 2010

  15. Very weak sense of community belonging %, Canada, 2010

  16. Food insecurity %, Canada, 2010

  17. Messages Statistics show need to move up the maturity scale - there are benefits for patients and for taxpayers Statistics suggest the scope of the work required Statistics can be used to set objectives & monitor progress: “managing by outcomes”

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