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Preparing for the future of public health: Ecological determinants of health and the call for an eco-social approach to public health education

Dans ce texte de revue professionnelle publié en 2019, Parks et ses collaborateurs font valoir les avantages d’adopter une approche écosociale dans les programmes d’études en santé publique. Une telle approche voudrait dire que les relations entre les facteurs écologiques, sociaux et économiques constitueraient des fondements de l’apprentissage et des interventions nécessaires pour opérer un changement systémique global.

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in the general population: A systematic review

This systematic review from Xiong et al. reports on the prevalence of psychological distress during COVID-19 and identifies populations at greater risk of mental health impacts related to gender, age, psychiatric illness, unemployment, student status, and frequent exposure to social media/news concerning COVID-19, pointing to necessary areas for policy focus.

Social distancing, social justice, and risk during the COVID-19 pandemic

This article from de Silva and Smith argues that people living with inequities are at increased risk of harms caused by social distancing as well as greater biological risks of COVID-19, and that social distancing must occur in a socially just manner, requiring dialogue with affected populations.

COVID-19 and the decolonization of Indigenous public health

This article from Richardson and Crawford argues that principles of Indigenous self-determination, leadership and knowledge must be at the forefront of pandemic public health planning. It is rooted in an awareness of Canada’s colonial history and current colonial practices that underpin inequities in the social determinants of health experienced by Indigenous Peoples.

A call for a gender-responsive, intersectional approach to address COVID-19

This commentary article from Ryan and Ayadi outlines the short and long-term health and economic impacts of COVID-19 on women and girls, and proposes actionable recommendations for healthcare, public health, and policy development for a gender-responsive, intersectional approach to pandemic planning.

Ethics of COVID-19-related school closures

This commentary article by Silverman et al. explores the ethics of school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes data indicating significant negative long-term effects for students from families who live with inequities.

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