The average lifespan of Canadians has increased by more than 30 years since the early 1900s, and 25 of those years are attributable to advances in public health.
There are various public health achievements that led to this remarkable feat. Nine of those listed below were identified by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the United States. CDC also identified "Fluoridation of drinking water," and this achievement has been broadened here as "Healthier environments." Two additional achievements that are particularly Canadian have been added: "Acting on the social determinants of health" and "Universal policies."
1. Acting on the social determinants of health
2. Control of infectious diseases
3. Decline in deaths from coronary heart disease and stroke
4. Family planning
5. Healthier environments
6. Healthier mothers and babies
7. Motor-vehicle safety
8. Recognition of tobacco use as a health hazard
9. Safer and healthier foods
10. Safer workplaces
11. Universal policies
12. Vaccination
For more details on the above achievements click on the link: 12 great achievements | Canadian Public Health Association (cpha.ca)
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