Tag: organization for economic co-operation and development

  • Canadian Children in Dire Straits as Shown by UNICEF Ranking Canada 17th

    The following information was obtained from the Toronto Star and Yahoo News (http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/101203/national/unicef_report): UNICEF‘s research shows that Canada ranks below average as 17th among 24 richest, industrialized countries for children’s material well-being. That is, Canadian children suffer greater income inequality than most developed nations. “The UNICEF report, which for the first time ranks 24 countries…

  • Canadian Living Conditions As Determining Factors on Who Gets Sick and Why

    Press Release, April 28, 2010 York U health researchers produce public primer on who gets sick and why TORONTO, April 28, 2010 – A report released today by York University health researchers offers Canadians the opportunity to learn how their living conditions will determine whether they stay healthy or become ill. Social Determinants of Health:…