Efforts are underway at the international, national, provincial/territorial, and local levels to address factors like income, education, and environment that influence the health of Canadians. Also known as the social determinants of health, these factors are closely linked to health equity. There are important Canadian innovations in research, practice, and policy that reflect our growing understanding of social determinants. However, concerted efforts are still required by health professionals to address social determinants of health through their work settings.
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