Which report highlighted the limited contribution of medicine to health care, emphasizing the importance of living and working conditions?

The report that is widely recognized for highlighting the limited contribution of medicine to health care while emphasizing the significance of social determinants such as living and working conditions is the Lalonde Report. This groundbreaking document, published in 1974, introduced the concept of "health fields" and underscored that health is not solely determined by medical care but is also heavily influenced by lifestyle, environment, and human biology.

In the context of health care, the Lalonde Report shifted the focus from a purely medical perspective to a broader view that included factors outside of the traditional health care system. It advocated for a more holistic approach to health, suggesting that improvements could be made by addressing these social and environmental factors. The report has had a lasting impact on health policy in Canada and informed subsequent discussions about health care reform and public health strategies.

The other reports mentioned, while significant in their own right, do not specifically target the limited contribution of medicine in the same way the Lalonde Report does. The Alma-Ata Conference primarily focused on primary health care and accessibility, the National Forum on Health discussed national health trends, and "Toward a Healthy Future" provided insights on the health status of Canadians but did not emphasize the specific contrast of medicine’s contribution relative to social determinants of