Their primary goal is to change the Canadian health care system in a way that promotes safety and inclusion for people with obesity by setting goals to change policies and helping others recognize the complex nature of obesity and the fact that it is a chronic disease. . You deserve to be treated like everyone else.
To achieve this, COAN brings together key organizations involved in health education, policy, and legislation. By providing evidence-based information at every level of health care in the country, COAN will improve access to care, quality of care and knowledge about chronic conditions for all Canadians suffering from or affected by obesity.
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Public Health Ontario Obesity
661 University Avenue, Suite 1701
Toronto, ON M5G 1M1
1-877-543-8931
communications@oahpp.ca
Public Health Ontario (Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Agency) is a government agency that provides accountable, evidence-based information and technical advice to those working to protect, promote and treat people with chronic health disorders, such as obesity.
In an effort to change the way people view and treat obesity, Public Health Ontario provides resources and research information for people with obesity and health care partners who treat obesity.