Chronic Diseases and Conditions

Chronic diseases and conditions are the leading cause of death and disability in Ontario. The most common are cancers, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes. Unhealthy eating, physical inactivity, harmful use of alcohol and tobacco use are major contributors to the burden of chronic diseases.

We provide expertise and support for the prevention of chronic diseases and conditions.

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Cancer

Documents and resources on cancer, the general term for a group of over 200 diseases related to abnormal cell growth in the body.

Cardiovascular Disease

Documents and resources on cardiovascular disease, diseases of the circulatory system (heart and blood vessels).

Chronic Respiratory Diseases

Documents and resources chronic respiratory disease, diseases that affect the lungs and airways.

Diabetes

Documents and resources on diabetes, a disease that occurs when the body is unable to sufficiently produce or use insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar.