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A framework to integrate social and economic determinants of health into the Ontario public health mandate: a discussion paper  Builds an argument for the public health mandate in Ontario to include the social and economic determinants of health. Proposes strategic direction for the public health system to improve population health and reduce health disparities. Includes recommendations and necessary next steps. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Sudbury and District Health Unit (SDHU) A new perspective on the health of Canadians: a working document  Presents a foundation document (the Lalonde report) for health promotion in Canada, which challenged the traditional view of health and inspired national and global health initiatives. Utilizes a conceptual framework of four main elements: human biology, environment, lifestyle, and health care organization. Source: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) A portrait of seniors in Canada  Presents a comprehensive statistical picture of Canada's senior population over 55. Offers demographic characteristics; health, wellness and security; work and participation in society; social environment; leisure and outlook on life. Includes chapters on Aboriginal and immigrant seniors. Links requires PDF reader. Source: Statistics Canada A profile of NWT seniors  Provides a profile on seniors and health in the Northwest Territories. Discusses determinants of health, including information on seniors' physical, mental, social, cultural, economic, and environmental well-being. Source: Northwest Territories Department of Health and Social Services A report on the health of British Columbians: Provincial Health Officer's annual report 2002: the health and well-being of people in British Columbia  Provides information on B.C. health goals and trends. Discusses social, economic, and environmental health indicators. Includes information on aboriginal health and disease and injury prevention. Link requires PDF reader. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health A systemic approach to community food security: a role for public health  Defines community food security (CFS). Provides economic, sociological, behavioural, environmental, morbidity and mortality indicators related to CFS. Discusses and offers recommendations on the role that public health can play in the improvement of community food security in Ontario. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA) A vital link: How literacy influences health  Argues that poor literacy skills have a negative effect on virtually all aspects of an individual's health, including overall lifestyle, accidents, stress, and use of health services. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: Magazine feature of the month: archives Aboriginal women: a profile from the 2001 census  Provides a summary of some of the key circumstances concerning Aboriginal women. Concludes that in almost every area examined there are differences between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women including demography, family characteristics, educational attainment, labour market characteristics, and income levels. Source: Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)   Active ageing: a policy framework  Explores key questions to be considered by policy-makers when planning for an aging population, from health promotion and preventing abuse to financial considerations. Includes statistics, trends analysis, key challenges and a policy framework for specific action at national, regional and local levels. Link requires PDF reader. Source: World Health Organization, Ageing and life course From: International resource Alberta Healthy Living Framework  Focuses on three common risk factors: unhealthy eating practices, tobacco use and physical inactivity, and their underlying determinants of health. Provides a link to the full document and to a response from the Regional Health Authorities. Source: Alberta Healthy Living Network
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