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The Health of Canadian Seniors Compared to Seniors Worldwide

Summary:According to the report, one-third of Canadian seniors live with at least three chronic conditions. Plus, more seniors in Canada are taking 5+ medications regularly—much more than seniors in most other countries! Our take: This doesn’t … See more

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