Discusses how the health of many Black women is affected in a negative way by factors such as gender, culture, poverty, racism, and increased risk of certain diseases. Describes how some Black women do not have access to culturally competent healthcare – that is, healthcare that meets their social, cultural and linguistic needs.
Bibliography and literature review includes articles published in refereed journals since 1990 and some reports where gender, citizenship, migration, and health intersect in discussions of women.
Health Canada, Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety, Safe Environments
Describes how active or human powered transportation reduces air pollution and improves over all health. Lists causes of air pollution and how individuals can protect themselves from air pollution.
Works collaboratively with its Health Canada partners, Government of Canada departments, provincial/territorial governments, and other stakeholders to: develop policies/guidelines; contribute to the development of standards; research domestic/international developments; provide strategic advice; develop awareness about the benefits of adopting technology; and, identify/share best practices and lessons learned. Provides a e-resource centre that gathers and disseminates information on health-related ICTs, and provides information about the work of OHIH and its partners. // Travaille en collaboration avec ses partenaires à Santé Canada, dans d'autres ministères fédéraux ainsi qu'avec les gouvernements provinciaux et territoriaux et les représentants d'autres paliers de compétence régionaux pour : élaborer des politiques et des lignes directrices; contribuer à l'établissement de normes; documenter les progrès accomplis au pays et à l'échelle internationale; donner des conseils stratégiques; faire connaître les avantages de l'adoption des technologies; et, relever et partager les meilleures pratiques et les leçons retenues. Fournit accès à un centre de ressource sur la cybersanté qui recueillit et diffuse l'information sur l'utilisation des TIC dans le domaine de la santé, et offre de l'information sur le travail du BSI et de ses partenaires.
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url (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ohih-bsi/) does not appear valid
multiple languages found - // in abstract
Updated February 1, 2010.
Provides a summary of the proceedings of a Roundtable on Poverty and Health held by the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) on March 26, 2002. The roundtable was undertaken as part of a larger effort to address the theme of poverty and health.
Look after the health and wellbeing of the community, the funds entrusted to the Department by the Australian people, and the priorities of the Ministerial team and the Government.
Provides continuing education for senior executives and professionals throughout Canada and the United States. Insight conferences focus on cutting edge business, legal and regulatory issues in the following areas: Corporate Finance, Law, Health Care, Insurance, Human Resources, Taxation, Oil and Gas, Environment, Energy, Construction, Aboriginal, Government and more.
Uses a series of 25 questions to illustrate the relationship between health and human rights. Questions fall within categories of health and human rights norms and standards, integrating human rights in health, and health and human rights in a broader context.
Promotes interest in adolescent health, facilitates cooperation, promotes research, and serves as an advocate for adolescent health issues. Website includes selected issues of the Association’s newsletter. Vise à promouvoir la santé, l'éducation et le bien-être des adolescents. Facilite la collaboration entre les différents intervenants. Expose les développements en recherche et se porte à la défense des droits et des services pour adolescents. Le site comprend quelques numéros de la publication Pro-Ado.
