This discussion paper is being released by the Health Officers Council of BC.
Purpose of this Document:
The intent of this paper is to use BC data to describe Health inequities in this province. This paper is an update of an earlier paper released by Health Officers’ Council in 2008. The 2008 paper also contained a detailed section on policy options to address BC’s health inequities. To view the 2008 paper go to: http://healthofficerscouncil.wordpress.com./
The Health Officers’ policy positions for child and family poverty – 2009 paper “Taking Action on Child and Family Poverty” are found on the same website.
To view the full report: Health Inequities in BC- report_April 2013