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events
This webinar will provide an overview of the results of a research project comparing the structure of public health in Quebec with that of twelve other jurisdictions in the world. The presentation will demonstrate the importance of public health’s enabling functions, identified by the WHO, for the positioning and action capacity of public health. The activity will take place on 28 May.
EUR – The one health challenge to tackle infectious diseases
This international symposium will bring together animal, environmental and health stakeholders to undertake a global reflection on the transmission of infectious diseases from animals to humans from a “One Health” perspective. The activity will take place from 12 to 14 June 2024 in St-Brieuc, France.
News
QC – Launch of the PhareClimat Santé platform: a commitment to a carbon-free network
The Action Network for Sustainable Health of Quebec (RASDQ), CASCADES and the National Regroupment of Regional Environmental Councils (RNCREQ) are proud to announce the launch of the PhareClimat Santé platform, an innovative platform that showcases the initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of health institutions in Quebec.
USA – Incentives increase daily walking in patients at risk of heart disease
Strategies such as earning points or small amounts of money encourage people at high risk of heart disease or stroke to walk more, according to a study presented at an American College of Cardiology event.
EUR – Fab’RISS Guide: First steps to reduce social inequalities in health
The Regional Authority for Education and Health Promotion (IREPS) in the Pays de la Loire publishes the Fab’RISS guide (Fabrique for Reduction of Social Inequalities in Health) which was created to spread a common culture on social health inequalities and help stakeholders to identify the most important levers for action. It opens up opportunities for concrete action to promote social justice and reduce inequalities.
Results of global and regional analyses, published in The Lancet Public Healthreveals persistent health differences between women and men for the 20 most important causes of disease burden (illness and death) over the past 30 years.
Publications
QC – Urban density: what considerations for health?
This document published by INSPQ provides a summary of housing density in Quebec. A logic model then presents the association between the characteristics of a neighborhood and the health status of the population. Data documenting potential associations between urban density, human health and some of the mechanisms underlying these associations are also detailed.
The authors of this paper report on the development of the HealthyPlan.City tool that visualizes environmental disparities in Canadian cities. The tool helps to identify neighborhoods where targeted investments and improvements to the local environment can simultaneously help local communities deal with environmental inequalities, promote public health and adapt to climate change.
The authors of this article identified the correlates of the institutionalization of health promotion interventions (IPS) offered in elementary schools in Quebec. Their results suggest that parental and community involvement in everyday school life, the school’s and teachers’ commitment to student health and the physical environment at school were positively associated with the institutionalization of health promotion measures.
The authors of this article, published inInternational Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, argue that influencers play an important role in promoting unhealthy food products to children. They say governments need to crack down on this type of marketing to protect this vulnerable demographic.
CAN – Innovations in public health surveillance: an overview of innovative uses of data
This article provides an overview of recent innovations in public health monitoring, including social media data, Internet search engines, the Internet of Things, wastewater monitoring, crowdsourced monitoring, artificial intelligence (AI), and nowcasting.
INT – Health for all policies: The co-benefits of cross-sectoral action
The “health policy for all” approach advocated in this work is a call to improve health to achieve goals that go beyond health. The document argues for an approach focused on co-benefits between sectors.
INT – Global Trend Sensing for Health Equity
The information published in this report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows that collective power and community wisdom can help transform the institutions, systems and social practices that stand in the way of equal health opportunities.
The authors of this article, published in Health research policies and systemshas developed a practical model to help countries prepare national strategies for evidence-based policy-making.
Health impact assessment and other resources
The authors of this study, published in BMJ open, shows that New York State’s tobacco control program provides a good return on investment, with benefits that outweigh the costs. They say the program represents a good use of public funds.
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