Exercise is good for you. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Stop smoking. Drink less alcohol. Such messages abound in public health campaigns and there is a firm belief that they will ultimately change behaviour. This is based on the assumption that individuals are motivated to change behaviours to reduce their individual health risks. But according to a study by Statistics Canada, this is not the case.
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TORONTO | Cuts to publicly funded eye tests for adult diabetics in Ontario has led to a drastic reduction in the examination of patients, a new study suggests.
