GOING UPSTREAM
Toward an Ontario Chronic Disease Strategy
Act earlier. Improve outcomes. Strengthen Ontario’s system.
Ontario's healthcare system is under growing pressure because too much chronic disease care happens too late.
As Ontario’s population ages, the burden of chronic disease will continue to grow.
Ontario needs to act now. Moving care upstream can improve outcomes, reduce pressure on hospitals and build a more sustainable healthcare system.
Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in Ontario
Chronic disease costs the Canadian economy $190 billion each year, including $68 billion in healthcare costs and $122 billion in lost productivity
These conditions are connected. One chronic disease can increase the risk of developing others, and when prevention and early care fall short, the pressure builds across Ontario’s healthcare system.
Click to explore practical actions for each area.
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Detect earlier. Avoid late-stage disease.
Diabetes
Prevent complications earlier.
Asthma
Reduce avoidable ER visits.
Cardiovascular Disease
Prevent high-cost events.
Driving the conversation on chronic disease
Op-eds and commentary
Read our commentary
Chronic disease webinar
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Learn more
Read the vison paper
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