Canadians

Almost a quarter of Canadians avoided the dentist at cost: Statcan – National Aitrend

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Almost a quarter of Canadians avoided the dentist at cost: Statcan – National Aitrend

More than one Canadian out of four 12 years and over has not visited a oral health care provider in 12 months, according to new statistics Canada data. And the cost was a key factor behind this aversion. The data, published Wednesday, came from the Canadian Oral Health Survey which collected information from Canadians from … Read more

Why Canadians may find conflicting advice on reducing alcohol – National Aitrend

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Almost a quarter of Canadians avoided the dentist at cost: Statcan – National Aitrend

While some people try to reduce their alcohol consumption and accept Dry Januarythey can turn to Canada’s health agencies for advice – and find conflicting advice. This week, the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research launched a website where users can calculate their health risks, including cancer, heart disease and stroke, based on the amount … Read more