When the Doctor Comes Calling – For Poverty Reduction
By Ted Bruce Two recent reports offer very compelling arguments to address the social determinants of health as a societal priority. They also point to the important role public health…
Health Voices Category: Poverty and Health
Government Must Be Accountable for the Costs of Poverty
By Ted Bruce A report on the rising poverty rate among new immigrants to Canada ran side by side with an article on BC’s version of austerity as the government…
Literacy: A foundational element of a poverty reduction strategy
By Ted Bruce In the current election we see almost random program promises to address issues related to poverty. These are necessary but not sufficient to make a substantial change….
Health Officers Council release report on health inequities in BC
By Dr. Victoria Lee Today, the Health Officers Council of BC (HOC) released an updated report on Health Inequities in BC. Analyses of life expectancy in British Columbia (BC) by…
‘Health as if everybody counted’ – a great online resource
The Population Health Network at the University of Ottawa has created a “network of networks” linking researchers, decision-makers and practitioners across the country. They host weekly “fireside chats” to share…
Embrace the wisdom of investing in children
By Dr. Brian O’Connor In a recent blog (‘It Doesn’t Have to Be this Way’, March 27th‘), Trevor Hancock, in a tribute to Clyde Hertzman, reviewed the policy platform of…