Portrait of Health in All Policies in Canada: Advancing Public Health and Equity Through the Vancouver Coastal Health Healthy Public Policy Unit

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  • The Healthy Public Policy Unit (HPPU) of Vancouver Coastal Health works with regional and local governments and non-government partners to co-develop policies aimed at improving public health and health equity.
  • The HPPU aims to build trusted relationships, inform public policy, and support innovation in HiAP initiatives, offering a variety of policy services.
  • The HPPU has developed tools like the Policy and Monitoring (PAM) Framework to monitor policy shifts and identify windows of opportunity for influencing public health.
  • Since its inception, the HPPU has influenced local government initiatives and contributed to significant policy changes addressing determinants of health.

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978-2-555-00566-2

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978-2-555-00568-6

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191486

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