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Table 3 Comparison of Prevalence of Chronic Conditions, US and Canada, in % (18+)

From: Comparing population health in the United States and Canada

Chronic Condition

US, JCUSH

Canada, JCUSH

Angina

2.9

3.7

Arthritis

18.7

16.8

Asthma

11.4

10.4

Depression

8.7

8.2

Diabetes

6.7

4.7

Emphysema or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

3.6

2.2

Heart Attack, ever had

3.0

3.3

Heart Disease

6.0

5.1

Hypertension

22.7

18.3

  1. Source: Sanmartin, Ng, Blackwell, Gentleman, Martinez & Simile [19].