Addressing the Social Determinants of Health in Canada: Bridging the Gap Between Research Findings and Public Policy

Title

Addressing the Social Determinants of Health in Canada: Bridging the Gap Between Research Findings and Public Policy

Author

Dennis Raphael

Date

2003

Location of Document

S-658

Subject

The article looks at how to move from identifying the social determinants of health to implementing them into public policy. It discusses why the social determinants of health are important and what governments can do. It also examines national policies in other countries that support the social determinants of health. Article from Policy Options, pp 35-40

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Reference

Dennis Raphael, Addressing the Social Determinants of Health in Canada: Bridging the Gap Between Research Findings and Public Policy, 2003