Health Reports
A Canadian peer-reviewed journal of population health and health services research
June 2024
The impacts of extreme heat events on non-accidental, cardiovascular, and respiratory mortality: An analysis of 12 Canadian cities from 2000 to 2020
Extreme heat has been shown to be associated with elevated mortality risks in Canada and a variety of international contexts. Characterized by high temperatures and high levels of humidity persisting for multiple hours or days, extreme heat events are typically defined and declared by governments and public health agencies. They are one part of heat-health warning systems that aim to raise public awareness about extreme heat and provide information and resources to reduce heat exposure. As extreme heat events become longer, more frequent, and more intense because of climate change, and as both health and climate change adaptation policies aim to reduce the impacts of extreme heat, it is increasingly important to understand where and how heat affects a variety of health outcomes, including mortality.
Full article PDF versionFactors associated with the use of oral health care services among seniors in Canada
by Juliana V. Gondro, Kellie Murphy, Janine Clarke and Yannick Fortin
Optimal oral health is an essential element of healthy aging. Oral health problems such as tooth loss, periodontal disease, and dry mouth accumulate throughout adult life and worsen with increasing age. The harmful effects of poor oral health extend beyond the mouth. Cardiovascular disease, pneumonia, and diabetes are associated with poor oral health, especially among the senior population. Oral health also has an impact on quality of life. Pain, difficulty chewing or swallowing, and a poor oral health condition (e.g., bad smile) can also lead to general health problems and psychosocial distress.
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Factors associated with the use of oral health care services among seniors in Canada
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