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Socially disadvantaged people on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic
The study "The Impact of Social Disadvantage on SARS-CoV-2 Infection Dynamics in France Between May 2020 and April 2021" highlighted the significance of social and regional inequalities...
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Health in Action, September 2021, No. 457: Housing, a Major Determinant of Public Health
Housing is a major determinant of public health. Scientific studies have demonstrated the links between people’s health, the quality of their housing, and where they live. This issue...
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Health in Action, December 2021, No. 458: “Reaching Out” to Promote Public Health
Health, social, and educational services alone are not enough to promote public health: some citizens are unable to access healthcare, treatment, and preventive care. If we want these...
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To reduce social inequalities in health, the role and responsibilities of the City Health Workshops should be strengthened [Interview]
There are 264 City Health Workshops (ASV) operating in French municipalities. This initiative involves implementing measures to address health inequalities across different neighborhoods...
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Community Engagement: The Experience of "Neighborhood Roundtables" in Montreal.
In Canada, in a Montreal neighborhood, community organizations and public institutions are developing an action plan and encouraging resident participation. The goal is specifically to...
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Prevention and Health Promotion Among Adults Aged 40–55: What Are the Challenges for Clinical Practice? : Introduction to the Feature
How can we promote the health of people aged 40–55? Adopting a life-course approach—as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO)—broadens the scope of prevention and health...
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Health in Action, September 2016, No. 437: Supporting Early Childhood Development
Early childhood is a crucial period in a child’s development. This special feature focuses on the perinatal period and early childhood up to age 3. The goal is to provide professionals...
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How the Vanves Maternal and Child Health Center works to combat social health inequalities.
At the PMI in Vanves, a team of professionals offers personalized care to new mothers and their children. The team—comprising pediatric nurses, doctors, a midwife, a psychologist, and an...
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The Local Health Contract: A Tool for Reducing Social and Regional Health Inequalities.
Two teams of French researchers have thoroughly examined two Local Health Contracts in the Midi-Pyrénées region. In doing so, they have identified, in very concrete terms, the challenges...
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In Nanterre, oral health prevention for children to combat inequality.
The municipality of Nanterre in the Hauts-de-Seine department has adopted an early childhood policy aimed at reducing inequality. Half of Nanterre’s residents live in working-class...
