Areas of Focus

Alcohol is a risk factor for several types of cancer, and gastrointestinal and cardiovascular diseases among others.

Underserved populations have increased susceptibility to chronic conditions. Providing support to improve socioeconomic status improves people’s health outcomes.

Addressing access to adequate income, housing, healthy food and recreation facilities improves people’s health outcomes.

Fruits and vegetables offer protection against diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and several types of cancers.

Housing is a basic requirement for health. When people have stable and affordable housing, they have more resources available for other health essentials.

Adequate income allows access to stable housing, nutritious foods, and participation in social and physical activities as well as other essentials for a healthy life.

Physical activity is one of the most effective ways to decrease the risk of diseases including heart disease, hypertension, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

Tobacco is addictive and poisonous, leading to 6,000 deaths a year in BC. With more people taking up smoking each year, and the rising popularity of vaping, there’s more reason than ever to be concerned.

Transportation provides multiple benefits: it supports access to health care, employment and other health-promoting services, while active transportation builds physical activity into our routines.