Journal article
Health in Hamilton neighbourhoods: Exploring the determinants of health at the local level
Abstract
The population health perspective recognizes a broad range of characteristics that are thought to be important determinants of health. In Canada, 12 such determinants of health are recognized, which range from lifestyle practices and the use of health care services to social and physical environments. While the list of social determinants is quite exhaustive, few studies have examined the relative importance of these determinants. The intent of …
Authors
Wilson K; Eyles J; Elliott S; Keller-Olaman S
Journal
Health & Place, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 374–382
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
March 2009
DOI
10.1016/j.healthplace.2008.07.002
ISSN
1353-8292