The Globe and Mail David Israelson Published May 13, 2021
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As devastating as it is, the COVID-19 pandemic has opened the door to new ideas for preventing chronic illness and minimizing its rise.
“Just look at what has happened during the pandemic. We have seen scientists and experts come together to tackle a problem quickly,” says Dr. Linda Rabeneck, vice-president of prevention and cancer control for clinical institutes and quality programs at Ontario Health.
“We can use that same kind of energy to solve the problem of chronic disease if we come together and put our minds and resources towards this.”
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