2013 Speech from the Throne is another missed opportunity
By Ted Bruce Tuesday’s provincial Speech from the Throne sets out a vision for revenue generation for the future, relying heavily on the natural resources of the Province. But is…
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An AIDS-free generation?
Prevention Works. The case of HIV/AIDS shows that when prevention is central to a health care problem, the benefits are huge. The battle against HIV/AIDS is a lesson on why…
Canada’s failing grade for poverty and inequality is bad news for health
By Dr. Trevor Hancock* It is no surprise to we who work in population and public health that Canada in general and BC in particular has a poor record when…
Prevention Means Sodium Reduction
By Ted Bruce It is not necessary to summarize all the literature on the contribution of excessive salt in our diets to disease and ultimately health care use. Most of…
Health Officers Council of BC calls for a Poverty Reduction Plan
By Brian O’Connor A recent survey released by the Conference Board of Canada reveals that many Canadians are not well informed about the social determinants of health especially the impact…
Minister of Health Protests Too Much?
By Ted Bruce The B.C. Minister of Health, Margaret MacDiarmid, has spoken out in the media about the Auditor General’s report on the funding for prevention. She says she has…