The UK Audit Commission has released a new 10-year review of health inequalities that begins with these words: “The health of people in England has improved Continue Reading…
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Ontario income assistance changes will make it harder to get healthy, nutritious food
March 26, 2010 by
About 162,000 Ontarians with special nutrition needs were told in yesterday's Ontario budget that their special diet allowance is being cancelled and will be Continue Reading…
Translating good research into policy impact: Presentation notes
June 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Despite all the talk about "evidence-based policy", the sad truth is that even the best research doesn't sell itself. Solid research and effective policy Continue Reading…
TO's increasing segregation by income is driving an increase in health inequalities: Presentation to LAMP
September 26, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The increasing segregation of Toronto by income is also driving an increase in health inequalities. Michael Shapcott's presentation to the Lakeshore interagency Continue Reading…
Kids in poor neighbourhoods have higher rate of hospitalization from unintentional injuries: StatsCanada
October 20, 2010 by
Children and teens generally have a higher rate of hospitalization from unintentional injuries than those in wealthier neighbourhoods, according to a new Continue Reading…
Hidden emergency: Poor housing leading to poor health for many Canadians
November 19, 2010 by
Precarious housing is a 'hidden emergency' that is affecting the health of a large number of Canadians, and the population health of the entire nation, Continue Reading…
Got the message? Income inequality causes poor health: Richard Wilkinson
December 15, 2010 by
The stunning new Three Cities research on growing income inequality in Toronto underscores the urgency of the message delivered by UK epidemiologist Richard Continue Reading…
The staggering health and financial costs of inequality – in Europe and in Canada
December 21, 2010 by
Inequality is bad for those lower on the income scale. It's also bad for almost everyone else, as Richard Wilkinson noted during his recent Canadian tour. More Continue Reading…
Inequality is bad for everyone – including the health of children in Toronto's schools
January 6, 2011 by
UK epidemiologist Richard Wilkinson presented a compelling picture of why inequality is bad for everyone - rich and poor - during his recent Canadian tour. At Continue Reading…
Health inequalities make Americans sick, increase infant deaths, cost billions in increased health care costs; but there are solutions: New CDC research
January 14, 2011 by
Inequalities in income, race, ethnicity and gender are driving differences in health outcomes - making some Americans sicker and increasing infant deaths, Continue Reading…
