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Challenges of determining the relative...

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Challenges of determining the relative contribution of determinants of health on population health: a Canadian perspective

Abstract

This article investigates the source of frequently cited data regarding the relative contribution of determinants of health to population health in Canada. It critically discusses the imperative for such national or regional data in policymaking, and the challenges and limitations of this approach.

Authors

Aloosh M; Hopkins J

Journal

Perspectives in Public Health, Vol. 144, No. 3, pp. 150–152

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Publication Date

May 1, 2024

DOI

10.1177/17579139241236655

ISSN

1757-9139

Associated Experts

Jessica Hopkins

Associate Professor (Part-Time), Faculty of Health Sciences

Mehdi Aloosh

Assistant Professor (Part-Time), Faculty of Health Sciences

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Fields of Research (FoR)

4206 Public Health 42 Health sciences 32 Biomedical and clinical sciences

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

3 Good Health and Well Being

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Humans Canada Population Health Social Determinants of Health Health Policy Policy Making

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