April 1, 2011
Health Promotion & Public Health
Policy Paper
Doctors of BC Position: A population health approach recognizes that multiple factors contribute to the overall health of a population, and these factors are referred to as determinants of health. Doctors of BC supports increasing collaboration among government through a multi-stakeholder approach, prioritizing vulnerable populations, and supporting evidence-based preventative services. Population health initiatives should not come at the expense of the availability of acute care.