ArticleCureus2025
Patterns of Self-Reported Unmet Healthcare Needs Among Canadians Aged 15 Years and Older in 2001: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Analysis.
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Abstract
backgroundAccess to timely and adequate healthcare remains a major public health concern, even in countries with universal health coverage such as Canada. Unmet healthcare needs, particularly among individuals with chronic conditions, highlight significant gaps in service delivery and equity.
objectiveThis study aimed to describe the distribution and relative proportions of self-reported reasons for unmet healthcare needs among Canadians aged 15 years and older.
methodsA descriptive cross-sectional analysis was conducted using secondary data from Statistics Canada's Open Government Portal (Table 13-10-0692, 2015). The dataset included aggregated national estimates representing a total study population of 2,546,977 individuals aged 15 years and above. Only valid percentage-based data were analyzed, excluding flagged or unreliable records. Descriptive statistics and visual summaries were used to identify the most common barriers.
resultsAmong the study population (n=2,546,977), 36 valid aggregated observations, long waiting times (n=1,044,318; 49.4%), and service unavailability (n=773,451; 36.6%) were the leading reasons for unmet healthcare needs. Other reported barriers included perceived inadequacy of care (n=157,714; 7.5%) and personal constraints such as being too busy (n=77,600; 3.7%).
conclusionProlonged waiting times and limited service availability remain the most critical barriers to healthcare access in Canada, particularly affecting individuals with chronic illnesses. These findings should be interpreted with caution, as several data points in the Statistics Canada file were flagged for limited reliability and subsequently excluded, which may narrow the completeness of the reported barriers.
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