Investor Presentaiton
Prince
Edward
Island
CANADA
Table of
Content
Introduction
Priority 1 Keeping our Island Healthy in a
Growing and Evolving Health System
Priority 2 Seamless Experience: Right
Time, Right Place, Right Care
Priority 3-
Equitable Access
Priority 4-A Healthy &
Sustainable Workforce
Glossary
Priority 3 - Equitable Access
3 Target Age Groups
•
The Current State
In 2021, approximately 20.2% of the total population of PEI were aged 65 years and
older.
Socioeconomic factors account for 50% of all health outcomes, while healthcare,
genetics, and physical environments account for 25%, 15%, and 10% of health
outcomes.22
The Future Goal
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Promote wellness and preserve health, as a key goal of the provincial action plan for
older adults (age 65+) and near older adults (age 55-64) and their caregivers.21
More collaboration with partners in healthcare, social and community services,
working across government departments to achieve synergy.
•
Provide and support a continuum of resources for youth.
Promote early identification and prevention, improve public communication and
engagement on the services offered, for both children and youth as well as older.
adults.
• Address ageism in the health system, since considering all youth and all older adults
as homogenous groups negatively impacts health outcomes.
Enablers for Improving Equitable
Access
Social policy plays a key role in
improving the lives of the target age
groups mentioned. It's important for
policy makers to understand how
socioeconomic factors affect health.
Collaboration and engagement with
various community partners will
enhance the understanding of
unique needs of different age
segments.
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