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.