Health Issues: Canadian Health Care and Consumerism

A collection of flashcards featuring key terms and definitions related to health issues in the context of Canadian health care and other relevant topics.

Medicare

Publicly funded insurance program covering hospitals, physicians, and diagnostics in Canada.

Public health agency of Canada

Agency responsible for public health policy review and making large national policies.

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Regulatory body that governs health research in Canada, overseeing methodologies and ethical practices.

Patented Medicine Prices Review Board

Determines the cost of drugs in Canada to ensure fair pricing for consumers.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Medical products and practices not part of standard medical care, including holistic therapies.

Epidemiology

The study of the frequency distribution and determinants of health problems and diseases in populations.

Incidence

Number of new cases of a disease that develop in a population over a specific time period.

Prevalence

Total number of existing cases of a disease in a population at a specific time.

Sleep Hygiene

Practices to promote better quality sleep, such as maintaining a regular sleep schedule and creating a restful environment.

Narcolepsy

A sleep disorder characterized by extreme daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep episodes.

Dyssomnia

Sleep disorders characterized by difficulty getting enough sleep or problems in the timing of sleep.

Neoplasia

Abnormal new growth of tissue, which can be benign or malignant.

Hyperplasia

Increase in the number of cells, often resulting in the enlargement of an organ or tissue.