When my wrists started to twinge in February 2021, I assumed it was temporary. Instead, I joined the 20 percent of Canadians who experience chronic pain.
The federal government is hoping $5 million in funding will provide relief to people struggling with chronic pain, and reduce the amount of people looking to those potentially toxic street drugs as an alternative. But some advocates say more needs to be done.
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Canadian Pain Task Force releases their third report
OTTAWA, ON, May 5, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada recognizes the need to improve the health system s capacity to better understand, prevent and manage chronic pain. Nearly 8 million Canadians – one in five people – live with chronic pain. Chronic pain affects children, adults, and seniors, and significantly impacts their physical and mental health. Chronic pain often prevents people from participating in work, school and family, and community life. It is largely invisible, with those affected often feeling disbelieved and stigmatized.
Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced the release of the Canadian Pain Task Force s (CPTF) third and final report