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Monday, July 20, 2009

Impacts of Incontinence in Canada: A briefing document from the Canadian Continence Foundation

The following policy brief has been commissioned by The Canadian Continence Foundation (TCCF) to help government address the unmet needs of Canadians living with incontinence. This paper brings together the most up-to-date information related to incontinence in order to provide policy makers with a more accurate view of this chronic condition in Canada including the stigma and emotional consequences of incontinence, provides an overview of the various types of incontinence, describes the financial implications of the condition for both the individual and society, and concludes with a discussion of a variety of solutions for decision makers in Canada to consider.

http://www.canadiancontinence.ca/pdf/impacts-of-incontinence.pdf

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