Location San Francisco California
Organization San Francisco Department of Public Health

In response to a request from a city legislator, the San Francisco Department of Public Health conducted an HIA of a proposed city ordinance that would require city contractors and property leaseholders to pay their employees a "living wage" of $11.00 per hour. The HIA quantitatively estimated the potential health effects of the ordinance, predicting potential decreases in days of illness and premature death, and improvements in depressive symptoms.

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At A Glance
  • Status:
    Completed
  • Publication date:
    1999
  • Decision-making levels:
    Local
  • Sectors:
    Labor and employment
  • Additional topic areas:
    Mental/behavioral health, Regulation, Wages
  • Drivers of health:
    Income and wealth
  • Affected populations:
    Economically disadvantaged
  • Community types:
    Urban
  • Research methods:
    Literature review, Quantitative research, Qualitative research
  • Funding source:
    Other funding