Power imbalance is a root cause of health inequities. This installment of the Let’s Talk Series guides recognition and analysis of power imbalance in public health. It also gives examples of how to deploy strategies to both build community power and limit the power of those who benefit from inequity.
This systematic review of the literature considers the effects of structural-level interventions on racial health inequities, a key priority area for public health 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 Equity in Action story is distilled from an interview with Sabina Vohra-Miller, co-founder of the South Asian Health Network. The interview took place in June 2022, and its details should be considered within the context of that time period. The South Asian community, which represents 30% of the overall population in Ontario, represented 45%
This Equity in Action story is distilled from an interview with Dr. Sandra Allison (Medical Health Officer) and Megan Klammer (Director of Special Projects) at the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health). The interview took place in December 2021, and its details should be considered within the context of that time period. When the COVID-19
Join hosts (former) Mayor Omar Neal and Dr. Stephen B Thomas weekly on The Cutting Edge: All Things Health and Wellness: Covid-19 and beyond. This Black centered informational talk show educates and entertains listeners about racism, history, and advancing health equity.
This Equity in Action story is distilled from an interview with Dr. Richelle Schindler, Medical Officer of Health, Calgary Zone Alberta Health Services, and Dr. William Stokes, Medical Microbiologist at the Alberta Public Health Laboratory- Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL). The interview took place in March 2022, and its details should be considered within the context
This Equity in Action story is distilled from an interview with Manuela Hermida (Public Health Inspector) and Natacha Peters (Public Health Nurse) from Niagara Region Public Health & Emergency Services (NRPH&ES), and Michelle Johnston (Program Manager) from Niagara Region. The interview took place in March 2022, and its details should be considered within the context
This book explores the connection between health and how various types of oppression including capitalism, colonialism, and other structural forces perpetuate health inequities at all levels.
The authors of this paper argue that a sole focus on inequities in population health outcomes between Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous peoples will not address underlying drivers of power and inequity including settler colonialism and racism.
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