2.6 Canadian Examples

VIDEO: The Social Determinants of Health

The following video features Canadian public health experts who discuss the impact of the SDoH on a variety of populations.

It is important to understand social determinants of health within your own community when trying to consider the best methods of intervention. A key example of considering SDoH specific to circumstance, is how Canadian public health supported people experiencing alcohol use disorders (AUD) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Click the link to learn more about public health and alcohol policy in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic: 

Maintaining a Public Health Approach to Alcohol Policy During COVID-19

VIDEO: Putting People First

There are many examples of cities throughout Canada that have supported PWUS and people experiencing SUD. The following video describes efforts in Edmonton that put people first and provide support by encouraging equal access to resources.