07/22/2020
The Facts of Life: Good news, bad news.
Statistics Canada lists Heart Attacks, Cancer and Strokes as the leading causes of death among Canadians (a total of 55.2% of all deaths in 2012). The good news is that medical advances have dramatically improved the survival rates (meaning they live at least 5 years) of people who suffer from these illnesses.
- 63% of Canadians “survive” cancer
- More than 90% of Canadians survive heart attacks
- More than 80% of Canadians survive strokes
These percentages continue to climb, but the bad news is that many will suffer serious financial implications due to having and surviving these conditions. I can help avoid these financial implications, but I need to help before you get the bad news…