Learn About Health Inequity
We know about barriers to participation, such as affordability, lack of transportation and low self-esteem.
The underlying factors that create barriers are related not only to income, but also social, environmental, cultural and systemic conditions in our communities.
It will take a whole community to get everybody active. The first step is to learn how poverty can affect health and participation in our communities.
Read
How Does Inequity Affect Health? (pdf)
A backgrounder on the twelve determinants of health as recognized by Health Canada, and how they are related to access to physical activity.
Understanding Poverty (pdf)
This section from the “Poverty Matters” booklet provides an overview of different issues related to poverty and how poverty affects health.
Why Does Poverty Matter (pdf)
A backgrounder discussing what poverty means, along with some information on poverty in BC.
Why Don’t People Participate? (pdf)
A listing of barriers to participation and benefits of investing in access to physical activity.
How is Poverty Measured? (pdf)
A backgrounder on income thresholds and why their use to determine “need” for financial subsidy is problematic.
The Bottom of the Iceberg, PARC (pdf)
An Ontario-based backgrounder on the determinants of physical inactivity.
Healthy Futures for BC (pdf)
A discussion paper providing BC statistics and information for improving the health of British Columbians.
Determinants of Health (pdf)
Additional resources for further research.
Watch
Population Heath - The New Agenda
A 15-minute made-in-BC video that connects health outcomes with socio-economic disparities. Video and discussion guide produced by Vancouver Coastal Health. Click here to read a backgrounder and discussion guide. (pdf)
Do
Race for Well-being (game)
A group activity that shows how socio-economic disparities can affect who moves farther in the game of life.
Game Instructions (pdf)
Option A: Game Cards (pdf)
Option A: Race Questions (pdf)
Option B: Character Sheets (pdf)
Searching for Root Causes - Sally’s Story (pdf)
A group activity that promotes discussion on the many factors affecting the development of Type A Diabetes, a disease that is preventable through regular physical activity.
