Resources

An article describing how many Canadians with disability face barriers that prevent them from achieving personal goals and fully participating in their communities—and their health suffers for it.

Osteoporosis is a loss of bone density among aging adults that can cause painful fractures, disability and deformity. While heredity and bone size affect the development of osteoporosis, it is often possible to prevent, delay or reduce bone loss through healthy living.  Read this fact sheet.

Editors: Michel O'Neill, Ann Pederson, Sophie Dupéré, Irving Rootman
ISBN: 9781551303253
Published: May, 2007

The field of health promotion has significantly influenced the evolution of health systems worldwide since the release of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion in 1986. Health Promotion in Canada:  Critical Perspectives analyzes the field of health promotion in that country as well as Canada's influence all over the world since 1994.  Over 90 authors -including some of the best-known international, national, and provincial writers in the field as well as many younger voices from the upcoming generations- update and expand upon the analysis of the first edition. This totally revised second edition of a book which has become a classic will help professional and community practitioners, decision makers, students, teachers, researchers, activists and the general public to understand health promotion in Canada and abroad.

A detailed table of contents and the possibility to order it electronically can be found online.

Nancy Poole and Lorraine Greaves, Editors
Developed through a partnership between the British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Ontario

Women's and girls’ substance use is now recognized as an important health, economic and social issue in Canada. However, most books about alcohol and other drug use do not address the unique needs and circumstances of this population. Highs & Lows draws on the latest theory and research to offer strategies for improving practice and developing policy to support women with substance use problems. This unique book includes contributions from nearly 100 experts on women's substance use, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, clinical therapists, health promoters, academics, alternative health care providers, women's health advocates - and women who have been affected by substance use.

For more information about Highs & Lows.

05/10/2007

by Sheryl Nestel.

This book which started as a PhD dissertation looks at racism and how  that has affected the practice of Midwifery in Ontario, from before legislation(Dec 93) to the present.

Obstructed Labour should be read by those who want to understand how racism works in both policy and everyday practice as well as by those interested in pursuing equity in the struggle for women’s reproductive rights.  Published by the University of British of Columbia Press.

Report of the Women and Gender Equity Knowledge Network of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health

Gender inequality damages the physical and mental health of millions of girls and women across the globe, and also of boys and men despite the many tangible benefits it gives men through resources, power, authority and control.  Because of the numbers of people involved and the magnitude of the problems, taking action to improve gender equity in health and to address women’s rights to health is one of the most direct and potent ways to reduce health inequities and ensure effective use of health resources. Deepening and consistently implementing human rights instruments can be a powerful mechanism to motivate and mobilize governments, people and especially women themselves.  For the full report.

Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care has posted election materials on their website. Includes a poster and brochure with the theme Overdue: Early Learning and Care for Every Child.

The Caregiver's Handbook was designed for caregivers in Nova Scotia. It includes information about health, financial and legal issues related to caregiving, and will help connect caregivers with existing services.

A community-based health promotion resource handbook, designed in collaboration with caregivers, to inform and support friend and family caregivers

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This publication documents the relationship between gender inequality and health and safety problems. It reviews gender issues in research, policies and programmes on work and health, and highlights some specific issues for women, including the types of jobs they do, as well as their need to reconcile the demands of work and family. Biological differences between women and men also are considered in relation to hazards they face in the workplace. Implications of the findings and recommendations for legislation and policy are discussed.

Gender equality, work and health: A review of the evidence WHO, 2006 . Full report.

Health Canada

Stress is a fact of daily life and is the result of both the good and bad things that happen. Too much stress can cause serious health concerns, but there are many ways of dealing with stress that can reduce your risk. For more information go to:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/iyh-vsv/life-vie/stress_e.html .