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IPPH supports research into the complex interactions, which determine health, and its application to improve the health of individuals, communities and global populations.

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 Focussed on more effective efforts to prevent chronic diseases, like cancer and heart disease, prevent injuries and respond to public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks, the Public Health Agency of Canada works closely with provinces and territories to keep Canadians healthy and help reduce pressures on the health care system.

 In this 2000 consensus statement from the WHO Regional Office for Europe, ten points are put forward to provide an approach through which inequalities in health can be reduced.

 The main website supporting the public health goals consultation process includes background reports and the consultation workbook.

I Introduction
II Past Processes
III Current Process
IV Conclusion

--by Connie Clement, Executive Director, Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse

I Introduction

By this time next year, Canada should have new public health goals approved at the Federal level.

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 The Institute of Medicine was established by the National Academy of Sciences in 1970 to examine policy matters pertaining to the health of the public. It has conducted a number of studies which have implications for health promotion including studies on school health, health communication, tobacco, nutrition, and, most recently, health literacy. Further information can be obtained from its website.

I Introduction

II 2004 Election Resources