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I am pleased to present Aging and Chronic Diseases: A Profile of Canadian Seniors. Yet, by working together and continuing to explore and implement cross-sectoral actions to address both direct and indirect impacts of the pandemic, we can find pathways to create real and immediate change to protect and support our vulnerable populations now and in the future. My latest report, The Chief Public Health Officer's Report on the State of Public Health in Canada 2020: From risk to resilience: An equity approach to COVID-19, shows that individuals and groups such as seniors face disproportionately higher risks for infection and physical, social and mental health impacts from COVID-19 than others. As of November 2020, there have been more than 10,200 reported deaths due to COVID-19 in Canada, with close to 90% of those deaths in individuals aged 70 years and older. In 2021, the overall number of adults aged 65 years and older who will be living with chronic conditions will be about 6.3 million. The Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System estimates that Seniors face an inherent higher risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes due to declines in immunity related to advanced age and higher prevalence of underlying chronic diseases and conditions. COVID-19 has had unprecedented consequences and has quickly revealed seniors' vulnerability to infectious diseases. In late 2019, a new respiratory virus emerged and has since become a global pandemic. The onset of these diseases can be delayed or mitigated through changes in behavioural risk factors as well as broader determinants of health. One of these is the impact of chronic diseases and conditions, which can affect activities of daily living, reduce quality of life and increase mortality risk.įour chronic diseases, namely cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases account for over 60% of all deaths in Canada. However, the aging process can bring about many challenges. Most Canadian seniors living in the community report that they are happy, satisfied with their lives and have good physical and mental health. Appendix 4: Chronic diseases prevalence by sex and age groupįoreword Message from Canada's Chief Public Health OfficerĬanada's population is aging.Appendix 3: Trends in chronic diseases prevalence, years lived.Appendix 2: Methodology and data sources.Parkinsonism (including Parkinson disease).

Chronic diseases and conditions, other health outcomes, and multimorbidity.

Life expectancy and health-adjusted life expectancy.

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They are the future and lifeblood of rugby in the BVI,” Kuczaj stated. We have a good core of kids who have come through the under-19 program and school coaching sessions. They had good performance in the Mexico 7s and more recently the three games in the 2015 North American Caribbean Rugby Association’s 15s. “All of our results have come form the under-19s. I am around all the players with different cultures and different experiences this has been a great learning experience for me,” Thomas stated.Ĭhairman of the Rugby Union, Ronan Kuczaj said rugby on the island has benefited from the emergence of younger players. The discipline I have learned has really helped me. “My fitness is really advanced thanks to rugby. Thomas said he recently started playing rugby and never missed a practice session. He recalled the under-19 team’s encounter in Trinidad and Tobago and his experience gained playing for the national side. “It feels pretty good to have won this award,” Amparo stated. He plans to attend university in California in the fall where he will try out froSanta Barbra rugby team.īrothers Victor Amparo and Kenrick Thomas were awarded the Under-19 player of the year and most improved player, respectively. Everyone on the team has been working really hard and it shows in the results at the end of the year,” Keil told BVI Platinum News. “It feels pretty good and its just really nice to be here with all my friends who also won awards.

Keil, 18, of Cedar School, has had a break out season and scored the final try for the national team against Curacao in May. Three of the top annual rugby awards presented by the BVI Rugby Football Union went to youth players led by Austin Keil who captured the player of the year, the most prestigious presented at the annual dinner which was held at Scrub Island last evening, June 27.

Photo Credit: Gordon French/BVI Platinum News From L-R: Austin Keil, player of the year Brothers Victor Amparo and Kenrick Thomas were awarded the Under-19 player of the year and most improved player, respectively.