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Sep 8, 2020 · Today, Black Canadians experience health and social inequities linked to processes of discrimination at multiple levels of society, including individual, interpersonal, institutional, and societal discrimination.
Black Canadians experience poor health care, poor health outcomes, and a greater burden of health inequalities, much of which is rooted in the unequal distribution of social determinants of health. Despite Canada’s emphasis on social inclusion, ...
Collecting race-based data on COVID -19 could inform policy formulation to address racial discrimination in access to health care, quality housing and employment, resolve inequities and improve the health and well-being of Black people in Canada.
Aug 10, 2020 · The common theme is that there's little representation of Black Canadians in health settings, and it's important for patients to see themselves reflected in the health system.
Disparities in social determinants of health like housing, food, education, and income levels stand in the way of achieving a truly equal health-care system, and racialized Canadians — especially those who are Black or Indigenous — are among the most affected by these inequities.
This study explores the social determinants of Black Canadians’ exposure to everyday racism, its relationship to health system access, and implications for health promotion. We used data from the A/C Study survey on HIV transmission and prevention among Black Canadians.
Jun 23, 2020 · Dr. Onye Nnorom, a family physician specializing in public health who advises students and faculty in the MD program at the University of Toronto on how to address disparities in Black...
