eHealth and the Digital Divide Among Older Canadians: Insights from a National Cross-Sectional Study

Addressing the digital health gap among older adults is not simply a matter of technological access but also a matter of health equity and system sustainability. Without deliberate policies, digital health risks reinforcing existing disparities by disproportionately excluding those with the greatest health needs and the fewest resources. Our findings identify the groups most at risk of digital exclusion, such as rural residents, institutionalized older adults, and those with limited financial or insurance coverage, and point to where interventions can yield the greatest benefit.