Tailored Medication Therapy Programs in Vancouver
Urban Medical Outreach offers outreach programs to help the people living in the Downtown Eastside area in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Prior to the rise of the fentanyl crisis, the mortality rate of an at-risk Downtown Eastside resident was calculated at 8X the national average, which is comparable to soldiers in the active line of duty. It is probable that the mortality rates have increased significantly since this last estimate.
Studies such as this have informed our practice to tailor solutions and medication therapy programs for the following common illnesses that debilitate citizens in this neighbourhood.
Urban Health Statistics
Furthermore, the average disease load of a DTES resident is estimated at 2.7. This means that there are typically 2-3 chronic diseases occurring at one time, most notably co-occurring infection, addiction, and/or psychosis.
