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The Impact of Economic Instruments that Promote Healthy Eating, Encourage Physical Activity and Combat Obesity [In Brief] |
Format | Stapled Pages | |
Catalogue No. | PRB 06-34E | |
Pages | 3 | |
Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
Price | $4.50 | |
Written by Odette Madore. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2007. Description: |
8 January 2007 Economic instruments that promote healthy eating and physical activity have recently been recommended as a means to combat obesity in Canada. These instruments include taxes, tax credits and subsidies. This paper briefly examines these instruments and their possible impact. |
Assisted Human Reproduction and Informed Consent |
Format | Stapled Pages | |
Catalogue No. | PRB 06-35E | |
Pages | 19 | |
Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
Price | $13.50 | |
Written by Elizabeth Kuruvilla. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2006. Description: |
10 November 2006 The first part of this paper deals with informed choice in the context of assisted human reproduction. This is followed by a discussion of the consent framework under the Assisted Human Reproduction Act. The next part examines the proposed regulations made under Section 8 of the Act. The paper concludes with a discussion of problematic issues. |
Provincial and Territorial Funding Programs for Autism Therapy |
Format | Stapled Pages | |
Catalogue No. | PRB 06-22E | |
Pages | 14 | |
Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
Price | $13.50 | |
Written by Odette Madore and Jean-Rodrigue Paré. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2006. Description: |
1 November 2006 This document provides a table summarizing provincial and territorial programs for the treatment of autism. The table includes information on autism therapy, as well as on family services and supports. It offers some useful comparisons of funding across the country. |
Substance Abuse Issues and Public Policy in Canada: I. Canada's Federal Drug Strategy |
Format | Stapled Pages | |
Catalogue No. | PRB 06-15E | |
Pages | 18 | |
Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
Price | $13.50 | |
Written by Chantal Collin. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2006. Description: |
13 April 2006 Canadian policies related to psychoactive substances have multiplied since the enactment of the first legislation in 1908. Efforts to prevent, treat, and control substance use and abuse are now directed at a variety of illicit and licit substances. Canada's Drug Strategy (CDS) is a key initiative coordinated by the federal government which addresses the harmful effects (including health, social, safety and economic consequences) of substance use and abuse on individuals, families and communities. This paper briefly outlines the history of the CDS, provides information on its four key pillars and presents the highlights of recent federal activites in support of the strategy. |
Substance Abuse Issues and Public Policy in Canada: II. Parliamentary Action (1987-2005) |
Format | Stapled Pages | |
Catalogue No. | PRB 06-05E | |
Pages | 11 | |
Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
Price | $9.95 | |
Written by Chantal Collin. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2006. Description: |
13 April 2006 This paper outlines key parliamentary actions undertaken since the creation of Canada's first drug strategy in 1987. The focus is on committee activites and government legislation. |
Substance Abuse Issues and Public Policy in Canada: III: What, when, who and why? |
Format | Stapled Pages | |
Catalogue No. | PRB 06-11E | |
Pages | 9 | |
Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
Price | $9.95 | |
Written by Chantal Collin. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2006. Description: |
20 April 2006 This paper aims to provide a better understanding by defining what psychoactive substances are and what substance abuse is, as well as clarifying the terms of dependence and misuse. In addition, the paper identifies particular population groups at risk of using and abusing psychoactive substances and briefly discusses the question of why some people become dependent on psychoactive substances. |
Substance Abuse Issues and Public Policy in Canada: IV Prevalence of Use and its Consequences |
Format | Stapled Pages | |
Catalogue No. | PRB 06-19E | |
Pages | 20 | |
Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
Price | $13.50 | |
Written by Chantal Collin. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2006. Description: |
11 April 2006 The impact of substance use and abuse on Canadian society in terms of health care, law enforcement, loss of productivity, research, prevention, well-being and safety of individuals and communities is increasingly significant. This paper describes various licit and illicit psychoactive substances and related problems and consequences, and summarizes the most recent information on the prevalence of use of psychoactive substances in Canada. |
Substance Abuse Issues and Public Policy in Canada: V: Alcohol and Related Harms |
Format | Stapled Pages | |
Catalogue No. | PRB 06-20E | |
Pages | 17 | |
Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
Price | $13.50 | |
Written by Chantal Collin. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2006. Description: |
28 April 2006 After tobacco, alcohol is the psychoactive substance that causes the greatest harms in terms of health, legal, social and economic costs and problems. This paper summarizes the most recent information on the prevalence of alcohol use and abuse in Canada and its related harms. It also includes a brief section on reducing alcohol-related harms and best overall policy practices and activities undertaken by the federal government in addressing the harms caused by alcohol in Canada. |
The Canadian Obesity Epidemic |
Format | Stapled Pages | |
Catalogue No. | PRB 05-11E | |
Pages | 16 | |
Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
Price | $13.50 | |
Written by Sheena Starky. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2005. Description: |
15 July 2005 Dramatic increases in weight and obesity among Canadians over the past 30 years have been deemed to constitute an "epidemic". This paper provides information on the phenomenon of overweight Canadians and obesity in Canada in terms of measurement, prevalence, causes, health implications and economic burden. |
Influenza Pandemic |
Format | Stapled Pages | |
Catalogue No. | PRB 04-57E | |
Pages | 14 | |
Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
Price | $13.50 | |
Written by Sonya Norris. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2007. Description: |
19 July 2007 This paper examines the origin of the flu and describes some past flu pandemics. It also describes the current avian flu crisis and implications for a potential human pandemic. Finally, it explores interventions for combating the flu, with Canadian and international plans for pandemic preparedness. |
Kaiser Permanente: Portrait of a Health Maintenance Organization |
Format | Stapled Pages | |
Catalogue No. | PRB 03-07E | |
Pages | 10 | |
Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
Price | $13.50 | |
Written by Philippe Le Goff and Odette Madore. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2003. Description: |
10 June 2003 Kaiser Permanente is the oldest and largest not-for-profit Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) in the United States. In some respects, this HMO shares similarities with provincial health care systems in Canada. This paper provides a portrait of Kaiser Permanente in terms of its organization, corporate structure, health information systems, service delivery, financial profile, and health promotion and disease prevention activities. |
Mental Health and Mental Illness: A Synopsis |
Format | Stapled Pages | |
Catalogue No. | PRB 02-57E | |
Pages | 26 | |
Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
Price | $16.50 | |
Written by François Côté and Odette Madore. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2003. Description: |
4 March 2003 Mental health problems and mental illnesses affect individuals in many ways, and no one is untouched by them. In recent years, they have emerged on the political agenda. This paper provides basic information on mental health and the problems, disorders or illnesses disrupting the delicate balance on which it is grounded. The document provides definitions, information on the etiology of mental illnesses, the biology and the biochemistry of the brain, and a description of most common mental illnesses. |
Trans Fats: The Health Burden |
Format | Stapled Pages | |
Catalogue No. | PRB 05-21E | |
Pages | 15 | |
Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
Price | $13.50 | |
Written by Sonya Norris. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2007. Description: |
21 June 2007 This paper explores the chemistry of trans fats, describes the difference between their natural and industrial production, and examines the evidence that links them to heart disease. Opportunities and options for reducing trans fat levels in foods both in Canada and abroad are also discussed. |
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