IDOCC Newsletter

 IDOCC News, Volume 1, No. 5, September 2010 [PDF]

 

As in the rest of Ontario and Canada, the incidence of diabetes in the residents of the Champlain LHIN is increasing due, in part, to an aging population, increased weight and/or obesity and decreased levels of physical activity. From 1995 to 2005, the number of people with diabetes doubled to 67,050.1 Another 47,300 cases may develop in the region by 2017.2

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IDOCC News, Volume 1, No. 4, March 2010 [PDF]

 

With the rise of obesity rates in Canada in both adults and children, family doctors see people everyday who could benefit from weight reduction. This is a very challenging area of care and requires continued effort on the part of patients and ongoing support from their doctors. READ MORE...

 

IDOCC News, Volume 1, No. 3, October 2009 [PDF]

 

          • Hypertension (HTN) is the leading diagnosis resulting in visits to physician offices in Canada. (1)
          • 90% of hypertensive Canadians have other cardiovascular risk factors. (2) ...READ MORE...

 

IDOCC News, Volume 1, No. 2, June 2009 [PDF]

 

About 16% of Champlain residents are smokers (1).

These consist primarily of smokers who are difficult to treat. Doctors have had much success in the past few decades helping smokers quit and remain non-smokers.

At the same time, it is understandable that some doctors may feel frustrated and/or discouraged when dealing with the remaining percentage of smokers in their practices...READ MORE...

IDOCC News, Volume 1, No. 1, March 2009 [PDF]

Chronic disease affects the majority of Canadians, and the cost of chronic disease to the health care system is estimated at 55% of the total and indirect health care costs in Ontario.

Effective use of self-management strategies help decrease this burden by empowering patients and health care professionals to work together towards a common goal: informed activated patients working with prepared proactive health teams... READ MORE...