Integrated Pan-Canadian Healthy Living Strategy Framework (2005)

This figure is a pictorial description of the key components of the Pan-Canadian Healthy Living Strategy. The vision is a healthy nation in which all Canadians experience the conditions that support the attainment of good health. The overall goals are to improve overall health outcomes and to reduce disparities in health among Canadians.

The Population Health Approach forms the overall strategy approach to reach target populations through key settings, including the home/family environment, school, workplace, community, and health care settings. The guiding principles include vertical and horizontal integration, partnership and shared responsibility, and best practices. Strategic directions are identified as: leadership and policy development; knowledge development and transfer; community development and infrastructure; and public information. Finally, while existing areas of emphasis include tobacco, diabetes, and chronic disease prevention, new areas are identified as healthy eating, physical activity and their relationship to healthy weights. Mental health and injury prevention are both identified as possible future areas of emphasis.

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