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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Overall, health of Britons is increasing, but not everyone is benefitting
March 12, 2010 by
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…
The answer to everything (with puppets)
February 3, 2010 by
Why are equal societies better for everyone? Look here for the answer to everything - with puppets! This amusing and amazing three-minute video gives a quick Continue Reading…
