Financial Incentives Could Mitigate Canada’s Health-Care Burden Caused by Unhealthy Lifestyles: Report

Financial Incentives Could Mitigate Canada’s Health-Care Burden Caused by Unhealthy Lifestyles: Report
People take a brisk walk in Toronto, with the CN Tower in the background, on June 2, 2021. Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press
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A report citing case studies proposes financial incentives to alleviate the strain on Canada’s health-care system, exacerbated by the impact of patients’ unhealthy lifestyle choices.

In a policy brief published on Aug. 23, research group SecondStreet.org raises concerns about the growing negative impact of unhealthy lifestyle choices. Factors such as insufficient exercise, poor dietary habits, and the use of substances have contributed to a range of health issues, including obesity, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.