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We believe that the public health debt persists and is growing [Interview]
The French Hospital Federation’s (FHF) Healthcare Access Barometer, published in March 2024, reports underutilization of care provided by public and private healthcare facilities. The...
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Making health information more accessible
Starting in March 2020, the public was inundated with a flood of information about the coronavirus, its spread, and its dangers, as well as the preventive measures needed to protect...
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Social inequalities in health: Lessons from the COVID-19 crisis: Learn more [Bibliography]
To complement this special issue devoted to the issue of social inequalities in health following the COVID-19 pandemic, this bibliography brings together reports, surveys, and studies...
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The contrasting social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19, a health crisis of unprecedented scale, has also been accompanied by a social crisis. This period—and particularly the lockdown—has revealed and exacerbated inequalities in...
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The children of essential workers experienced greater psychological distress
Parents’ work situations played a role in the decline in children’s mental health during the first lockdown, when schools were closed, according to the Confeado study. Children of...
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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...