Social Determinants of Health and Social Care
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2023), “the social determinants of health are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life.”
In fact, research shows that the social determinants of health strongly influence a person’s health; more so than the health care system or lifestyle choices, in some cases (WHO, 2023).
As such, Health Accord NL recommended the implementation of a Learning Health and Social System, ensuring that our health care and social systems work together to support the health of our population.
Energy Use Reductions in 21 Rural and Urban Eastern Zone Facilities in NL 🌱
Exploring how facilities in NL Health Services’ Eastern Zone are reducing their energy consumption and overall environmental footprint.
Employment, Financial Well-Being, and Future Outlook of Youth
To determine the employment situation for young people aged 15–24 years in Newfoundland and Labrador compared to other Canadian provinces and the financial well-being and future outlook for young people in Canada.
Social Determinants of Health and Social Care Resources
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