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Data from the 2009 Survey on Living with Chronic Diseases in Canada are now available.
The objective of the survey (sponsored by the Public Health Agency of Canada) was to assess the impact of arthritis and hypertension on quality of life and to provide more information on how Canadians manage their chronic condition.
Data were collected in February and March 2009. Approximately 10,500 individuals in the 10 provinces were interviewed.
Definitions, data sources and methods: survey number 5160.
Two fact sheets "Fast Facts from the Survey on Living with Chronic Disease in Canada: Arthritis" and "Fast Facts from the Survey on Living with Chronic Disease in Canada: Hypertension" have been prepared by the Public Health Agency of Canada and can be accessed at (www.phac-aspc.gc.ca).
For more information, or to enquire about the concepts, methods or data quality of this release, contact Client Services (613-951-1746; hd-ds@statcan.gc.ca), Health Statistics Division.