Increase in the number of lung transplants performed in canada and there are many of the wait list as of right now.
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.
Influenza/pneumonia kills and hospitalizes seniors. It kills the most Canadians from infectious disease.
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.
Gastroenterologists play a vital role in diagnosing and treating digestive disorder in canada.
They help improve the overall health and well being of canadians by addressing conditions
Increased respiratory disease cases are expected. The rise in service demand will challenge the health care system.
The health care system is heavily impacted by lung diseases.Nearly 6.5% of health care costs were for lung disease (including lung cancer).
The incrase in smoking amoung women in the past few years have increased in lung disease.