I made the following comments concerning the Conference Board's Roundtable
on the Social Determinants of Health when it first came to the notice of
this list last summer. Since it has come around again and nothing has
changed....
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My first reaction was: &$!^, not AGAIN!
Points of concern:
1. "Provincial and federal government ministries will help LEAD a
participant group that will consist of many social and health related
sub-sectors." This appears to be another of Canada's top-down
money-sucked-down-a-black-hole, aren't-we-TopBrass-the-cat's-meow? venture.
2. "The intent is to conduct research." What the *#!*? MORE research?
a) "that will examine the conditions" - we already know the conditions.
b) "that allow for positive action PLANS" - not action, but plans for
action.
c) "to address issues related to poverty, poor housing conditions, low
literacy, and other challenges that specific populations in Canada face."
How about letting the "specific populations" lead the way and give THEM the
resources to take the actions they have already identified as necessary?
That $3,475 membership fee is a kicker isn't it?
Elsewhere: "the Conference Board of Canada has created a new health network
that will allow key stakeholders to gather together and share challenges but
also offer solutions." Clearly, representatives of marginalized groups are
not considered to be among the 'key stakeholders'.
Ocean, WISE Coordinator
http://www.wise-bc.org/
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[See http://www.conferenceboard.ca/RSEDH/rsedh.pdf]
-----Original Message-----
From: Social Determinants of Health [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Alfred J. Gay
Sent: January 4, 2007 10:55 AM
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Subject: [SDOH] Conference Board of Canda Roundtable on Social Determinants
to Health
Dear All:
Roundtable on Socio-Economic Determinants of Health
February 8 & 9, 2007-Edmonton
Debate is hot in Canada regarding unsustainable spending increases on
healthcare. What can be done to lighten the burden? This Roundtable explores
the many ways in which better integration of policy across all levels and
all domains of government can function towards building stronger communities
that have the necessary features for good, healthy living. From issues of
housing to transportation to employment, the Roundtable offers a forum for
national dialogue about local solutions to our healthcare spending crisis.
Members include an array of government officials, private sector leaders,
and community and charitable organizations. The focus of our Edmonton
meeting in February will be an exploration of the sustainability of Canada's
major cities and the opportunities for change presented by rapid growth in
Canada's west. To receive an invitation to this meeting or to find out more
about becoming a member of the Roundtable, please contact
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In Friendship,
Alfred J. Gay
Policy Analyst
National Association of Friendship Centres
275 Maclaren Street
Ottawa ON K2P 0L9
T: 613-563-4844 ext. 323
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis Raphael" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 7:56 AM
Subject: [SDOH] Relative value and costs
> from Philip Dawson
>
> Dear All,
>
> Sometime ago I think someone published the relative costs of cigarettes,
> Alcohol and food against the price of a Macdonald's regular quarter
> pounder meal in the same Country.
>
> Does anyone know where I could access this information.
>
> I am keen to compare the cost of say cigarettes, food , alcohol and income
> in developed and developing countries. I suppose it relates to disposable
> income but I am not sure.
>
> Please could you let me know of any sites you think relevant
>
> Thanks
>
> Philip
>
>
> Dr Philip Dawson
> Dolphins Practice
> Health centre
> HAYWARDS HEATH
> RH16 3BB
>
> Tel 01444 414767
>
> fax 01444 458912
>
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