SOC364H1 Lecture 2: Lecture 2
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Federal government provides provinces and territories fiscal support. Broken windows= people are more willing to be deviant because the neighbourhood is not well kept. Broken, beat-up house can be associated with mold, chemical toxins, break-in etc. Large amount of beds being thrown out= rodents, bed bugs, pests etc. Healthcare system in canada is characterized by fiscal federalismcxv. Some municipalities work with regional health care providers to subsidize specific healthcare services. Equitable access: patients" opportunities to obtain appropriate healthcare services based on their perceived need for care. Those from disadvantaged groups are less likely to receive appropriate healthcare even if access to system is available. All medically necessary services provided by a doctor. Many essential health care services are not publicly insured. Altering the differences in the system could save million of dollars. Large cities as healthcare hubs but they have high ses inequities. Analyzed healthcare access and utilization among 5 major canadian cities (vancouver, calgary,
