This journal article from Khan et al. presents a set of 67 actionable indicators designed to be used by local/regional public health agencies to assess and guide improvement in public health emergency preparedness.
In this 2019 journal article, Parkes et al. make a strong case for taking an ecosocial approach in public health education. Such an approach would mean that the interconnections between ecological, social and economic factors would be foundational to both learning and action for larger systems change.
This journal article from McAllister et al. offers results of a systematic review of quantitative research demonstrating an impact of structural determinants on mental health inequities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This article from Thakur et al. examines structural violence and racism as structural determinants of health impacting COVID-19 patients, and proposes three critical areas for action including occupation, data, and healthcare access.
This commentary article by Marmot and Allen argues that the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and exacerbated the health inequalities that exist in the UK.
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