Primer to Action: Social Determinants of Health

"Primer to Action: Social Determinants of Health," a guide to community health planning, was published in March 2007 by the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse, the Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance, and the Canadian Cancer Society – Ontario Division.This primer discusses six social factors affecting health: adequate income, education, employment, housing, food and inclusion. In each area, it points to useful resources and suggests what you can do about that health-related factor in your community. The primer can be used to plan strategies for chronic disease prevention and future health promotion.The report is available in PDF format at www.ocdpa.on.ca.