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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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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...
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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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United States, Benin, France: Programs Tailored to Address Inequality.
In San Francisco, a health promotion program helps bus drivers manage stress. In Benin, "women's centers" train young girls to provide them with employment and prevent forced...
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Perpignan: Health Workshops for the Romani Community.
To promote the health of a Roma community living in extreme poverty in Perpignan, professionals went door-to-door to "recruit" women and work with them to develop a program tailored to...
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Breast cancer: Encouraging women to get screened.
In 2000, the General Council, the Health Insurance Agency, healthcare professionals, and patient representatives launched an organized breast cancer screening program in the department...
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Avicenne Hospital: How to Adapt to Migrant Patients.
Avicenne Hospital in Bobigny treats many migrants; professionals with immigrant backgrounds and/or who are migrants themselves have been working there for a long time. Avicenne is the...
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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...