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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

This report highlights the high prevalence of healthcare needs and use among Ontarians who died of a substance-related toxicity.

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Published 9 Jan 2025

Infographic

The infographic highlights key findings from the report: Healthcare Patterns Before Substance-Related Toxicity Deaths in Ontario.

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Published 9 Jan 2025

Synopsis

Summarizes findings from a 2018 systematic review and meta-analysis examining the impacts physical availability (both temporal and spatial availability) of take-away alcohol on per capita alcohol consumption.

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Published 20 Dec 2024

Focus On

An overview of the social environment, and models and frameworks that can be used to promote them.

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Published 25 Sep 2024

Synopsis

A summary of the 2023 article on the topic of the built and social environments on physical activity.

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Published 25 Sep 2024

Focus On

Provides information on the current role of public health in conducting developmental surveillance and screening of developmental delays and other conditions in children 0-6 years.

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Published 1 Aug 2024

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.

Event

PHO Webinar: Vaping: Evidence on Dual Use with Tobacco Cigarettes

This Public Health Ontario (PHO) webinar will provide an overview of the latest evidence on dual use of vaping products with tobacco cigarettes.

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Health Promotion, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

hpcdip@oahpp.ca

Updated 20 Dec 2024
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