This report from Public Health England summarizes data on the determinants of health by ethnic group and details integrated approaches to address ethnic inequalities in health. It also includes practice examples of promising local action.
This fact sheet from the International Union of Health Promotion Education (IUHPE) and the Réseau francophone international pour la promotion de la santé (International Francophone Network for the Promotion of Health) serves as a position statement reinforcing the role of health promotion in developing equitable approaches to the COVID19 pandemic.
This report from Public Health Wales outlines the results of a rapid response health impact assessment of social distancing on different population groups, to support adjustments to the policy and inform future strategies.
This report from Public Health Ontario provides a rapid review of evidence related to the relationship between the social determinants of health and the unequal economic and social burden of COVID-19.
This living resource repository from the International Union of Health Promotion and Education (an English-language website with resources in both English and French) provides links to other public health organizations and equity documents related to COVID-19.
This webinar recording from the College of Family Physicians of Canada explores populations in Canada who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 due to structural inequities. These populations include Indigenous communities, those who are socially isolated, care home residents with disabilities and people who experience homelessness.
This report from Vibrant Communities and the Tamarack Institute describes community-based initiatives to meet community needs related to inequities in housing, food, access to services and other social determinants of health during COVID-19.
This document from the Government of Quebec is a tool to identify groups at increased risk of COVID-19. It also offers actions to address psychosocial vulnerability factors such as gender, disability and living conditions.
This webpage from the First Nations Health Authority (BC) offers a variety of resources for First Nations individuals, community leaders and health professionals. It also offers links to First Nations supports and services for COVID-19.
This policy brief from the World Health Organization describes the importance and impact of using a human rights framework for pandemic response to COVID-19.
