This paper contributes to a growing body of literature indicating the importance of income as a key socioeconomic status marker in accounting for the increased prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2DM).Methods We analyzed data from the Canadian Community Health Survey cycle 3.1 conducted by...

Despite Canada's reputation as a leader in health promotion and population health, implementation of public policies in support of the social determinants of health has been woefully inadequate. The continuing presence of income, housing, and food insecurity has led to Canada being the subject...

How the Politics of the Welfare State Shapes our Health -- The Canadian Welfare State and Public Policy -- The Canadian Welfare State and the Health of Canadians -- Promoting the Health of Canadians within the Liberal Welfare State -- Moving Toward the Future.

The G7/G8 group of nations dominate the world political and economic order. This article reports selected results from an investigation of the health implications of commitments made at the 1999, 2000 and 2001 Summits of the G7/G8, with special reference to the developing world. We emphasize...