HSCI 305 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Canada Health Act, Circulatory System, Health Promotion
17 Mar 2018
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Week 11: the canadian health system: beyond health care. How: has to be group/person that can make change. Recommend all possibilities (no need to mention canada health act) Idea: already provided with list of info. from assignment 4 -> new materials -> works cited at end (adapt info. for policy brief) Role of local governments in health: why, how, what, Loss of bridge -> must walk several miles to get to destination (work, groceries) Change in environment -> influences people in both positive/negative way. Like a disability -> cannot function in the same way as others. Idea 1: postal code is a powerful predictor of our health. John snow -> contaminated well -> (cid:858)fou(cid:374)di(cid:374)g father(cid:859) of epide(cid:373)iology. Influence of environment on health -> community design (influence how we move, feel and interact in everyday life) Transportation systems -> cycling will improve active lifestyle. Living in smaller communities promote sense of unity and social interaction.
