Social determinants of health : the Canadian facts

Mikkonen, Juha. (Author). Raphael, Dennis. (Added Author). York University (Toronto, Ont.) School of Health Policy and Management. (Added Author).

Summary: The Canadian Facts considers 14 social determinants of health and outlines why they are important; how Canada is doing in addressing them; and what can be done to improve their quality. The purpose of the document is to promote greater awareness of the social determinants of health and the development and implementation of public policies that improve their quality.

Record details

ISBN: 9780968348413
ISBN: 0968348416
Physical Description: electronic
62 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Publisher: [Toronto : York University, School of Health Policy and Management], c2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Stress, bodies, and illness -- Income and income distribution -- Education -- Unemployment and job security -- Employment and working conditions -- Early childhood development -- Food insecurity -- Housing -- Social exclusion -- Social safety net -- Health services -- Aboriginal status -- Gender -- Race -- Disability -- What you can do.
Additional Physical Form available Note:	Also available online.