This document from the Government of Quebec is a tool to identify groups at increased risk of COVID-19. It also offers actions to address psychosocial vulnerability factors such as gender, disability and living conditions.
This commentary article by Joan Benach offers a narrative description of systemic inequities as the cause of the pandemic. The author also offers equity-focused solutions to COVID-19 on a societal level.
This web page from the United Nations offers links to statements and declarations calling for the prioritization of the needs of Indigenous peoples around the world in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
This webpage from the First Nations Health Authority (BC) offers a variety of resources for First Nations individuals, community leaders and health professionals. It also offers links to First Nations supports and services for COVID-19.
This commentary article from Brooke and Jackson reviews how COVID-19 carries increased health risks, negative consequences of social isolation and stigma associated with age for older adults.
This manuscript from Ayalon et al. explores the intersection of ageism with the COVID-19 pandemic response, including ethics of healthcare decision making and negative impacts of social isolation.
This journal article from Rose et al. presents data from England indicating that insufficient income and ethnicity cause increased risk for COVID-19 mortality. The study is meant to inform the development of government control and recovery measures.
This policy brief from the World Health Organization describes the importance and impact of using a human rights framework for pandemic response to COVID-19.
This report from the Pan American Health Organization is a living document that contains key messages and considerations for an equity-focused response to COVID-19.
This webpage from the Association for Canadian Studies features an online network linking professionals across disciplines and sectors. It also includes an online library of resources to support those addressing the social and economic aspects of the COVID-19 crisis in Canada.
