GGR353H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Health Policy, Health Canada, Economic Globalization
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Problem is rivalrys, territorial jealousy, and competition for funding. Aim to promote better working conditions, decrease social inequality, counteract. The targets are formulated in terms of the determinants of health and very thorough work has. Reading #1: addressing the social determinants of health in canada: bridging the gap between research findings and public policy. While there has been profound improvement in health in industrialized nations over the past century, wide disparities in population health continue to exist between nations and among citizens within nations. Canada one of the world leaders in public health policy. Difficulties in implementing policies requiring intersectoral action as well as longer time frames to assess effectiveness. Social determinants of health thinking require various ministries to co-ordinate policy making and implementation. Canadians continue to be told that lifestyle choices are both a threat to and the salvation of their health.
