The Social Determinants of Health Impacts of Resource Extraction and Development in Rural and Northern Communities: A Summary of Impacts and Promising Practices for Assessment and Monitoring

Melissa Aalhus, Barb Oke, Dr Raina Fumerton

January 2018

English

British Columbia

This report outlines progress that has been made in Canada and internationally to better understand and respond to social impacts, as well as some measures, tools, processes, and practices that offer promising guidance on steps forward. This report lays further groundwork for developing assessment and monitoring processes specific to SDOH and resource development in rural and remote contexts. As this review demonstrates, this is an important subject area for which intersectoral action and future research is required in order to better understand, prevent, and mitigate the impacts of resource development that are occurring within BC.

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