The data is based on a survey conducted during May and June of each year among adult Canadians. It describes the top healthcare issues among Canadians as of 2016. More than one third of respondents had the perception that wait times for medical services, treatments, etc. are the major issue.
Wait times | 36 |
Shortage of doctors | 13 |
Availability/accessibility | 11 |
Aging population | 10 |
High cost of care | 7 |
Quality of care | 6 |
Lack of funding | 6 |
Obesity/personal care | 4 |
Cancer care | 3 |
Shortage of staff | 3 |
Emergency care | 3 |