In addition to the affordability of housing, the most criticized thing in Canada is undoubtedly medical care: waiting for a few hours or even ten hours in the emergency room is commonplace, and some surgeries are scheduled for months or even a year. 
The per capita medical resources are too small, and they are considered to be the "main culprits", but in fact, the differences between provinces are still relatively large. According to the data released by the CBC today, BC's per capita medical resources are the first in the country: in BC, the number of doctors per 100,000 people is 270, and the national average is 247; Ontario, also a large province, has only 234 people, Quebec has 262 people, and Alberta has 244 people. 
Nunavut and the Northwest Territory, which have the least per capita health resources, have only 72 and 125 doctors per 100,000 people. At this time, some people will say: the number does not tell the problem, it depends on the trend, and it is more difficult to see a doctor now, definitely because the number of doctors per 100,000 people is less than before. The opposite is true: in 1976, there were only 162 doctors per 100,000 people in B.C., but now it's about 60 percent. However, seeing a doctor back then was far less anxious than it is now, so why is it difficult to see a doctor when there are more doctors? A new explanation, somewhat surprising:Life pressure is the main culprit of the difficulty in seeing a doctor? Dr. Paul Kershaw, author of the report, which was produced by Generation Squeeze, a Canadian charity, said: "There is no silver bullet for the increase in the number of doctors, but rather an improvement in the way health care is done and awareness of health care is. Dr. Paul Kershaw's view is somewhat similar to the "conditioning" pursued by traditional Chinese medicine: "People should not go to the doctor when they have to go to the doctor, but should learn to take care of the body and learn to reduce physical and mental stress in their daily life." ”
Instead of seeking help from a doctor, you should be the first person responsible for your own health," says Dr. Kershaw. So why is it so difficult to see lesions? The simple reason is that in the past few decades, Canadians have experienced a dramatic increase in their affordability. Sometimes it's not that you don't want to take care of yourself, it's that you don't have time. "When you can't afford a home, when you can't afford your mortgage, when your kids can't find a daycare, it makes you have to work hard and spend some of your vacation time working overtime, which naturally makes you more likely to get sick. ”
Especially during the epidemic, with the rampant spread of various viruses and the sudden increase in the pressure of life, the average life expectancy in Canada has declined, so it is normal for more patients to flood into hospitals. Even if there are 100% more doctors, maybe 150% more people will see patients. This may seem like a superficial view, but when you think about it, it is true: Canadians are now facing more viruses than ever before, overwork more frequently than ever before, and sudden illnesses are occurring frequently. Why is it so difficult to see a doctor in B.C., even though B.C. has the most doctors? The answer is clear: B.C. has the highest housing prices and the most stressful ......It is not appropriate to increase the health care budget blindlyIn Dr. Paul Kershaw's view, even if more people get sick due to the stress of life, if other budgets can keep up with health care budgets, at least not in the endless waiting room situation. 
There is a theory that doctors deliberately "prevent" more doctors from entering the hospital and prevent the expansion of the hospital in order to maintain their high salaries, which may be an important reason, but Paul Kershaw believes that the root cause is the budget related to "relieving the stress of life and reducing the risk of disease" at all levels. Inadequate. In the past few decades, increasing health care spending has been a top priority in the annual budgets of all levels**, but we don't know that the real housing pressure has been ignored. 
It is only in recent years, when the housing crisis has exploded across the country, that all levels have reacted and begun to emphasize increasing budgets for affordable housing, but it is too late. If you can do a good job of balance and synergistic development at that time, why not? "Solving affordability is not just a wallet issue, it's a health issue, and it's rarely talked about by major ** experts and experts," says Paul Kershaw. Another point is that the population is aging, and more elderly people are flocking to hospitals to see a doctor. Just imagine, young people frequently go to the hospital because of the pressure of life, and the number of elderly people increases rapidly, and they also go to the hospital, can the hospital not be crowded? 
Dr. Joshua Greggain, former president of the BC Medical Association, said: "We are exploring a path to improve the healthcare environment, but not fast enough to see significant improvements in the next three or four decades. ”Life stress can lead to a variety of diseasesIs it true that the stress of life will lead to a sharp increase in the number of people going to the hospital? According to the world-renowned Gleneagles medical institution, it is obvious that at least these diseases are closely related to life stress: heart disease: in a high-pressure environment, the heart rate increases, the breathing increases, the muscles are tense, and the adrenaline is surging; 
High blood pressure: When stress is high, the body secretes a lot of hormones, causing the heart to beat faster and the blood vessels to narrow. This can cause a temporary spike in blood pressure; Irritable bowel syndrome: A common chronic condition that affects the large intestine and can cause cramps, pain, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation. Seizures can be caused by a number of different factors, and many patients find stress to be one of them. Tension headache: long-term exposure to a stressful environment that causes dull pain in the head and neck, as if the head is pinched; 
Obesity: Stressed people tend to seek "comfort foods" where they indulge in foods high in fat and sugar in an attempt to feel better. When stress increases, the habit of overeating increases a person's risk of developing obesity. Sleep dysfunction: Chronic insomnia can be caused by persistent stressors, such as work problems, family difficulties, the death of a loved one, and a major illness. Colds: Stress can alter the immune system and cause changes in the immune system's ability to fight off infections. Changes in the immune system may also lead to the release of compounds associated with inflammation. These changes increase the risk of catching a cold. 
So, don't underestimate the impact of stress on your health. But the question is: if you are really burdened with high-interest loans, if you are really in the dilemma of too high rents to afford, how to relieve the pressure? Experts can't give an answer...... eitherUnfortunately, B.C. will continue to be Canada's "number one" province for a long time, and no amount of doctors will solve the problem unless there is a significant improvement in affordability.