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A quick portrait of Canadian health and seniors: H71-2/4-33-1994

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Publication information
Department/Agency
  • National Advisory Council on Aging (Canada)
TitleA quick portrait of Canadian health and seniors
Series title
  • Aging vignettes Nos. 21-33
Publication typeMonograph - View Master Record
LanguageBilingual-[English | French]
FormatPhysical text
Other formatsDigital text-[English], Digital text-[French]
Parallel description[French]
Note(s)
  • Contents: Note to readers.--How is the health care system financed?--How much does health care cost in Canada?--How are health care dollars spent?--How have health care expenditures changed in recent years?--How much do seniors cost the Canadian health care system?--How does population aging affect health care costs?--How costly are drugs?--How many drugs do seniors use?--Are drugs used appropriately?--Are drug costs being controlled?--How many and what kind of hospitals are there?--How have hospital budgets fared in recent years?--Are seniors heavier users for hospital care?--What is seniors' use of health care institutions other than hospitals?--Who pays for and who uses home care?--Are health services less costly if delivered at home than in an institution?--Is there a doctor in the house?--How often do people use doctor's services?--How are physician-related costs being controlled?--How can you be healthier, happier... and cheaper to care for?
  • Bilingual
Publishing information
  • Ottawa - Ontario : Health Canada. 1994.
Description14 leaves. : references ; 28 cm.
Catalogue number
  • H71-2/4-33-1994
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