April 18, 2019 | 1:00–2:30 p.m. (ET)
Webinar: Action on health equity through early childhood devt programs, measurement and policy
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This webinar will took place in English.
Conditions in early childhood shape our health at all stages of the life course. In Canada, health inequities in early childhood (generally referred to as 0–6 years of age) are experienced the most by children who are Indigenous, living in poverty and surrounded by unhealthy physical and social environments, and who may also be unable to access adequate services and supports.
These children are also more likely to experience inequities that influence their health at subsequent stages throughout their life. For this reason, in order to influence the health of the population at later stages of life, addressing the conditions in early childhood that affect health inequities is critical.
Early childhood health inequities
This webinar will look at the intersection of physical and social conditions in early childhood and how they influence health outcomes across the life course. Early childhood development programs using a proportionate universality approach will be discussed, including issues of access, resource allocation and implementation. Measurement of early childhood outcomes will also be explored, including how data can be used to inform early childhood program priorities for public health.
Two key research projects will be profiled: PATHS Equity for Children (University of Manitoba) and the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) (University of British Columbia). The findings of this research are applicable to public health policy decisions across Canada and can translate to actionable items by practitioners at all levels of the public health system.
Participants will learn about
- the influence of early childhood conditions on health across the life course;
- measurement of program outcomes to inform policy decisions and resource allocation;
- key areas of policy focus related to early childhood that can influence health equity across the life course; and
- multisectoral partners who can work together to collectively influence early childhood health outcomes.
Speakers
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| Dianne Oickle, Knowledge Translation Specialist, NCCDH |
Mariette Chartier,
Senior Research Scientist, Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, University of Manitoba |
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Marni Brownell,
Associate Director, Research and Senior Research Scientist,
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, University of Manitoba |
Pippa Rowcliffe,
Deputy Director, Centre for Population Health Promotion Research, Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) |
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