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Public Health keeps Canadians healthy and safe at work, in school, in the community, at home and at play. Public health focuses on the social, environmental and economic factors affecting health as well as on
PUBLIC HEALTH: A conceptual framework. SECOND EDITION MARCH 2017. THE VOICE. OF PUBLIC HEALTH. The Canadian Public Health Association is the independent national voice and trusted advocate for public health, speaking up for people and populations to all levels of government.
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• What is the history of public health in Canada? • How does public health differ from other sectors in health? • What are public health approaches, functions and principles? • What are the core competencies for public health practice in Canada? Methods • Participants are provided an electronic and/or hard copy of the module;
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Public health is the organized effort of society to keep people healthy and prevent injury, illness and premature death. It is a combination of programs, services and policies that protect and promote the health of all Canadians.
Health inequities are a serious and growing public health issue locally, nationally, and globally. A key approach to reducing health inequities is to address these issues by investing in the social determinants of health that contribute to the majority of health inequities. Creating opportunities for all people to
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Public health aims to reduce the number of illnesses, injuries, as well as, psychological and social problems. In order to do so, it vaccinates, tests, advises on safety measures, and raises awareness. It recommends laws, rules and policy changes.
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Download Free PDF. Public Health in Canada: An Overview. Mackenzie Moir. 2015. Public health is comprised of services, programs, and policies aimed at promoting health, preventing injury and chronic diseases, and responding to health emergencies.
