The report is aimed at giving public health units regional data and policy considerations to develop and support strategies to reduce per capita alcohol consumption and smoking in the province.
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“The overall burden of disease caused by smoking and alcohol use is considerable,” wrote the authors of the report. “Reducing smoking and alcohol use in Ontario has the potential to decrease the substantial burden of disease caused by these two substances.” When it comes to tobacco, municipalities including Ottawa have played a key role in policies aimed at reducing consumption.According to the report, Ottawa has among the lowest rates of self-reported smoking in the province.
It also comes as the province’s health system continues to be overburdened. Many hospitals are chronically operating above capacity, with patients being treated in hallways and other non-conventional spaces. Emergency department wait times have been at record levels in recent months.Article content
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