Unfortunately social workers are often the ones who wield control over 
our income - in other words, they may hold the ultimate power to decide 
whether some people even get to pay the rent and eat.

They show a willingness to relinquish this power - or at least to wield 
it in a non-destructive manner - and I will be more willing to listen. 
Until then I'm from Missouri on this one.

Graeme

Dennis Raphael wrote:
>
> Social workers join the fray!
> ---------------------------------------
>
>
> Ottawa Sun
> http://ottsun.canoe.ca/News/National/2006/09/13/pf-1833451.html
>
> September 13, 2006
>
> Rich women outlive poor, report finds
> By JORGE BARRERA
>
> Everyone knows the poor are sicker than the rich, but governments at 
> all levels continue to act like there is no connection between health 
> and poverty, says a new report by the Canadian Association of Social 
> Workers.
>
> The report, released yesterday, paints a gloomy picture of the health 
> of people living in poverty.
>
> The report says that a poor woman has a 73% chance of reaching the age 
> of 75, while a rich woman has an 80% chance.
>
> 'INDIVIDUALISTIC APPROACH'
>
> "It is impossible to say we want to promote health and well-being by 
> separating health, social services, child care and working 
> conditions," said Ginette Clarke, a social worker with the association.
>
> "We won't help their health by focusing on an individualistic approach."
>
> Clarke said much of the report's findings are common knowledge, but it 
> was important to press on so something actually changes.
>
> "Changes are not being made and they are not approaching health from a 
> broader understanding," said Clarke.
>
> The report, which based many of its findings on other surveys and 
> reports, said poorer Canadians die an average of one to two years 
> earlier than richer Canadians.
>
> The report said 24% of premature heart disease deaths are related to 
> income status and that diabetes, infectious disease, mental disorders 
> and lung cancer for women are higher among those living in poverty.
>
> HOLISTIC PLAN
>
> The report called on the provincial government to raise the minimum 
> wage and increase social assistance. It also said the federal 
> government should sweeten Employment Insurance and called on all 
> levels of government to develop a holistic plan to deal with poverty 
> and health.
>
> The provincial Ministry of Community and Social Services said it is in 
> the midst of improving the social assistance system.
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Executive Summary
>
> http://www.casw-acts.ca/advocacy/lowincomees_e.pdf
>
> Full report available from:
>
> http://www.casw-acts.ca/
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