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 To unsubscribe send one line: unsubscribe click4hp to: [log in to unmask] . To view archives or modify subscription see: http://listserv.yorku.ca/archives/click4hp.html