Young Adults with Cancer – How Definitions of Health, Social Determinants, and Multilevel Models of Care Influence Health Care Provision
Young Adults with Cancer: How Definitions of Health, Social Determinants, and Multilevel Models of Care Influence Health Care Provision Over the past 13 weeks , I, Nicole Freer, have explored several topics related to cancer care. Through this process, I discovered that cancer care in Ontario is influenced by various factors that contribute to inequities in care provision. The Canadian healthcare system is guided by definitions of health established in 1948 by the World Health Organization (WHO). Despite these guiding principles, inequities remain within the Canadian system. Multilevel approaches are used to identify and address these inequities, examining how socioecological factors impact access to cancer care and survivorship support. My focus has been on the young adult population in Ontario and the inequities they face in accessing care. Defining Health in Canada and its Impact on Cancer Care Understanding how Canada defines health is essential for ...