Approximately 1.3 million individuals globally have an ostomy, such as an ileostomy, colostomy, or urostomy. A significant portion of this population resides in North America, with around 750,000 people living with an ostomy.
Statistics sourced from: Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario – Best Practice Guidelines. Supporting Adults Who Anticipate or Live with an Ostomy. Published: April 2019. (https://rnao.ca/bpg/guidelines/ostomy).
Find answers about your ostomy through our Medical Lifestyle Advisory Committee.
At Ostomy Canada, we understand that coping with ostomy can be challenging, and we are here to help. We rely on the kindness, generosity, and support of volunteers, donors, and sponsors, who, together with us, form the Canadian Ostomy Community. We warmly encourage you to consider lending a hand, as we strive to raise awareness and funds to assist those who need it most. We know that the need is great, and we sincerely hope that you will join us in making a difference.
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