Have you ever considered the impact of lack of oral care.  I know that you
wanted policies that are outside the health realm but the mouth has not been
conncected to the body.  That is a policy itself that has long-term
implications.  Neglected oral health of mothers has been shown to lead to
low birthweight and/or preterm babies; poor oral health leads to  poor diet,
exacerbates the impact from diabetes and the requirement for insulin,
reduced socialization, CVA, negative increased cholesterol, osteoporosis,
lowered self-esteem, loss of work-time, etc.
  The US Surgeon General's report on oral health 2000 has a wealth of
information that can be related to the Canadian experience.
There are a number of issues that impact on the ability of the public to
access preventive oral care that I would be happy to share with you.
Pat Spencer RDH

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From: "L.E. Corbett" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2002 3:30 PM
Subject: Question


> Hello,
>
> I was wondering if you could help me with something. I am trying to locate
> specific policies which, over the last two to three decades, have
> exacerbated existing health inequalities in Canada. Ideally these policies
> would not be in the realm health, would have followed a negative
trajectory
> and could be found at either the provincial or national level. Any ideas
or
> suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you in advance for your help.
>
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Laura
>
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