Health care costs related to cardiovascular disease and diabetes in CMDHB in 2008

Over 40,000 people are known to have cardiovascular disease and/or diabetes in CMDHB. They accounted for 13% of the adult population but contributed to 46% of the total adult inpatient hospitalisation costs in 2008 ($101 million). Investment in prevention programs has great potential in promoting wellness, reducing illness and preventing premature death, as well as saving health service costs in the future.