New from the Health Promotion Programs Branch,  Population Health
Determinants division
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/phdd/whatsnew.html

The Tides of Change: Addressing Inequity and Chronic Disease in Atlantic
Canada

This paper looks at the relationship between chronic disease and inequity in
the context of the particular social and economic patterns that influence
health in Atlantic Canada. It will be of interest to anyone working on
either chronic disease prevention or equity issues. It includes an
examination of the three pathways by which social determinants of health may
result in increased chronic disease: the materialistic, psychosocial, and
political/economic pathways. Policy implications are also examined and a
number of recommendations for action are proposed.
in PDF
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/regions/atlantic/pdf/Tides_Inequity_and_Chronic_
Disease.pdf


The Social Determinants of Health: An Overview of the Implications for
Policy and the Role of the Health Sector

In late 2002, 400 social and health policy experts, community
representatives, and health researchers met at York University at a
conference entitled "Social Determinants of Health Across the Life-Span".
The purpose of the conference was to consider the state of key social
determinants of health (SDOH) across Canada, explore the implications for
the health of Canadians, and discuss policy directions to strengthen these
social determinants of health.

Summaries of a series of research papers and presentations on the nine SDOH
below were produced by Health Canada, including an overview paper that ties
all of the issues together under a population health approach. (overview
paper at:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/phdd/overview_implications/01_overview.html)

income inequality
social inclusion and exclusion
employment and job security
working conditions
contribution of the social economy
early childhood education and care
food security
housing
education

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