STATISTICS LIFE :
There are an estimated 171,000 new cases of cancer, and 75,300 deaths from cancer that occurred in Canada in 2009. . . . . 30% of new cancer cases and 17% of cancer deaths will occur in young and middle-aged adults aged 20-59 - their most productive years of employment and raising families. . . . . Approximately 1 out of every 4 Canadians will die from cancer. . . . . Approximately every 7 minutes in Canada, someone dies from heart disease or stroke.
STATISTICS CRITICAL ILLNESS:
Up to 50,000 Canadians suffer a stroke each year. . . . . There are an estimated 75,000 heart attacks in Canada each year, 80% of victims admitted to the hospital survive the attack. . . . . Every week, an estimated 3,075 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer. . . . . 40% of Canadian women and 45% of men will develop some form of cancer over their lifetime.
STATISTICS DISABILITY:
On average, 1 in 3 people will be disabled for 90 days or longer at least once before the age of 65. . . . . The average length of a disability that lasts over 90 days is 2.9 years. . . . . 3% of mortgages are foreclosed due to death, 48% due to disability. . . . . Arthritis is the most common cause of long term disability in Canada. Between 1991 and 2031, the prevalence of disability due to arthritis is projected to grow from 2.3% or 572,000 Canadians to 3.3% or 1.12 million.
STATISTICS LONG TERM CARE:
Chances of a claim: Home insurance 1/1200, Car insurance 1/240, Long term care 1/3 25% of Canadians are caring for an older relative or friend; this number will only grow as the “Boomers” age. . . . . Stroke is the leading case of transfer from hospital to long term care. . . . . Long term care is the single largest out of pocket cost for adults over 60 years of age therefore it is a significant form of risk.
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