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Health Promotion

Health promotion is the process of implementing a range of social and environmental interventions that enable people and communities to increase control over and to improve their health. We offer expertise and resources on health promotion including promoting healthy behaviours, creating supportive environments and encouraging healthy public policies.

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Report

A joint report from PHO and Ontario Health on the burden of disease and injury linked to smoking and alcohol consumption across Ontario.

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Updated 6 Feb 2023

Report

This report describes the characteristics of people who died of an opioid-related poisoning in Ontario during the pandemic, as well as their patterns of health care use prior to death. It is a follow up to a previous report that ODPRN, OCC/OFPS and PHO published in May 2021.
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Updated 18 Jan 2022

Infographic

A visual summary of key findings from the Report on Report on Patterns of Medication and Healthcare Use among People who Died of an Opioid-Related Toxicity During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Ontario.
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Updated 18 Jan 2022

Evidence Brief

The results of this study suggest there are several risk factors for sustaining a concussion. Understanding the risk factors for concussion supports the work of public health to develop a program for intervention.

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Updated 17 Feb 2021

Evidence Brief

Current action on concussions in Canada mostly refers to concussion awareness, identification, post-concussion management and guidelines. This document identifies a gap for public health organizations to focus on concussion prevention.

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Updated 17 Feb 2021

Sub Topics

Alcohol

Developing, planning and implementing alcohol-related interventions: policy, screening, labelling and advertising.

Child and Youth Health

Documents and resources related to growth and development during childhood including nutrition, immunization and injury prevention.

Healthy Eating

Information and resources related to healthy eating, healthy food environments and nutrition policies.

Injuries

Documents and resources on injuries, which are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly among children and youth.

Maternal and Infant Health

Documents and resources related to the health of mothers and children during pregnancy and the first years of life.

Mental Health

Tools, resources and information for population-based mental health promotion.

Oral Health

Documents and resources related to community dental and oral health programs.

Physical Activity

Resources and research to support physical activity for preventing chronic disease.

Substance Use

Tools, resources and information on planning substance use programs, research and policies.

Tobacco and E-Cigarettes

Information, resources and links related to reducing tobacco use and related illnesses.

Health Promotion – Online Learning

Learn about health promotion courses covering health promotion foundations, health equity and health promotion capacity building.

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Health Promotion, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

hpcdip@oahpp.ca

Updated 17 Feb 2021
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