HTHSCI 2RR3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Health Care In Canada, Canada Health Transfer, Early Childhood Education
2 Mar 2015
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Money spent on upstream (preventative) approaches reduces burden on health care system saves me money in the long run. Public health agency of canada"s (phac) 12 determinants of health: Equal distribution of wealth = healthy population: social support networks. Support from family, friends, communities = health: education/literacy. Education = health: tied to socioeconomic status, equip people with knowledge + skills for problem solving, provide sense of control, employment/working conditions. Unemployment, underemployment, stressful or unsafe work = health. More control over work, less stress = health + life: social environments. No smoking, bpa free) = health: physical environments. Safe neighbourhood, indoor air quality, good transportation system, housing = health: want to get out and walk around. Air/water/food contaminants = health: personal health practices/coping skills. Coping = stress = diseases. Early experiences on brain development health later in life: biology + genetic endowment. Access to culturally appropriate health care services. Doctors not employed by government fee-for-service basis.
