The rise of anti-trans laws and the role of public health advocacy
This commentary explores the relevance and implications for public health of anti-trans laws and policies that restrict rights for trans and gender-expansive youth.
Commentary
Disability—a chronic omission in health equity that must be central to Canada’s post-pandemic recovery
This commentary draws attention to long-standing inequities experienced by people with disabilities in Canada and calls for overhauling how the public health and health care fields define and advance health equity for people with disabilities.
Defining equity, its determinants, and the foundations of equity science
Responding to inconsistent and vague interpretations of equity, the authors of this article make a strong case for equity science as a new approach to meaningfully reduce health inequities. This applied science focuses action on what the authors refer to as the determinants of equity.
Social, political, commercial, and corporate determinants of rural health equity in Canada: an integrated framework
Many health policies are urban-centric, focused on cost-effective considerations, and do not address inequities faced by rural communities. This commentary proposes a framework to assist public health practitioners, policy-, and decision-makers to consider and build health equity in rural communities in Canada.
Tailoring interventions for social isolation among older persons during the COVID-19 pandemic: Challenges and pathways to healthcare equity
This commentary discusses the importance of person-centered interventions that address social isolation among older adults and are responsive to older adults’ diverse needs and experiences.
Community health workers and Covid-19
This short commentary outlines how community health workers can be integrated into multidisciplinary healthcare teams to promote the health of groups experiencing inequities in times of crisis and beyond. The authors illustrate how community health workers play a critical bridging role between clinicians and community members. They conduct wellness checks, facilitate medication delivery, address misinformation, navigate virtual health appointments, provide social connection and more.
Black Health Education Collaborative: The important role of Critical Race Theory in disrupting anti-Black racism in medical practice and education
Implementing Critical Race Theory is a novel, yet much-needed approach within health education and practice disciplines. In this commentary, the Black Health Education Collaborative introduces Critical Race Theory as it relates to health.
The Syndemic of Inequity and COVID-19 in Virtual Care
This commentary focuses on the digital inequities that prevail in the growing virtual care system post-COVID-19.
Reducing the impact of COVID-19 on Black communities in Canada: building confidence and decreasing vaccine hesitancy
Dr. Upton D. Allen calls for targeted approaches to build vaccine confidence, reduce vaccine hesitancy, and reduce the disproportionate harms of COVID-19 on Black communities in Canada.
Addressing Indigenous health determinants exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic
This commentary by Bautista and Wilson summarizes the impact of COVID-19 on social determinants of health for Indigenous communities, including a discussion of the role of community health leaders to mitigate inequities.