Heart Disease Risks, Palliative Care Demand, and Youth Vaping Trends in Canada

In this episode, Dr. Chi-Ming Chow opens with a welcome and introduction before exploring the increased risk of heart disease linked to a decline in fruit and vegetable consumption in Canada. The discussion then moves to public health strategies, featuring personal stories from St. Kentigern Hospice and highlighting the importance and funding of community hospice services. Dr. Chow addresses the predicted rise in demand for palliative care and cuddle beds, emphasizing modifiable risk factors and tailored cancer prevention strategies. A report from the Heart and Stroke Foundation on youth vaping in Canada is also discussed. The episode concludes with key takeaways from these important topics.