Table 3
Prevalence of selected chronic conditions, women and men with activity limitations aged 15 and over, Canada, 2009
| Chronic condition | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| percentage | ||
| Total — Chronic conditions | 91.4* | 86.4 |
| Arthritis | 50.3* | 35.4 |
| Back problems | 47.2* | 42.7 |
| High blood pressure | 36.7* | 31.9 |
| Migraines | 22.4* | 12.2 |
| Mood disorders | 21.7* | 15.3 |
| Anxiety disorders | 15.5* | 11.4 |
| Asthma | 15.4* | 9.5 |
| Bowel disorders | 14.6* | 6.5 |
| Urinary incontinence1 | 15.3* | 9.0 |
| Heart disease | 13.2* | 15.5 |
| Diabetes | 13.1* | 16.5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease2 | 12.3 | 12.8 |
| Ulcers (stomach or intestinal) | 8.1 | 8.9 |
| Effects of a stroke | 5.6 | 5.3 |
| Cancer | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Alzheimer's or dementia2 | 2.4 | 2.9E |
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E use with caution * statistically significant difference from men at p < 0.05 1. Only for those aged 25 and over. 2. Only for those aged 35 and over. Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Community Health Survey, 2009. |
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