This reflection published in the International Journal of Public Health advocates for deeper considerations of the social determinants of health and ethics in pandemic preparedness plans from a public health perspective.
This journal article by Wolfe and colleagues describes how the COVID-19 pandemic drew attention to health inequities experienced by older adults as well as the pivotal role of public health in healthy aging.
The Intersectionality-Based Policy Analysis (IBPA) framework provides an equity-informed approach to health policy development. The IBPA promotes inclusive health policy.
This report from the National Collaborating Centre for Public Policy (NCCHPP) describes five key roles for public health in population mental health and wellness promotion, including practice examples to demonstrate how these roles look in action.
This report presents data on key indicators of child and youth wellbeing in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada, and includes recommendations for action on poverty and systemic racism as the most urgent threats.
This primer outlines how municipal and provincial governments can advance decriminalization of drug possession for personal use as part of a broader strategy to help protect the health and safety of people who use drugs in their communities.
This report from Migrant Workers Alliance for Change describes the impact of Canada’s immigration system, temporary work programs, and the agri-food industry on migrant workers’ health during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes calls to action to address the determinants of health that disproportionately harm migrant workers.
Political will for health equity action: what works? This 2020 article explores 8 case studies of Australian policies, in an effort uncover strategies policymakers can employ to create and mobilize political will for health equity policies.
This visual quickstart from PlanH is a great resource to help local governments get started in applying an equity lens.
The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) and Health Promotion Canada (HPC) are collaborating on a series of webinars based on content from the book entitled “Promoting the Health of Older Adults: the Canadian Experience”.
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