Building a Healthier World by Tackling Noncommunicable Diseases

Roses, Mirta

doi:10.1080/10810730.2011.601230

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“…Which approach – one that explicitly highlights both equity and the needs of specific populations, or one that mostly focuses on priority populations as a proxy for equity [ 48 ] – is most effective at improving population health and reducing health inequities for their communities is yet to be seen. Such equity-related health improvements are dependent on changes at the upstream, social determinants of health level, requiring extensive inter-sectoral partnerships and action [ 45 , 49 ]. However, as identified in a policy review of the integration of an equity lens in both BC and ON core PH renewal documents [ 48 ], BC had a more explicit commitment to equity in its model core program papers than in ON’s individual public health standards and appears to have resulted in more specific focus on strategies to address health inequities.…”

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Chronic disease prevention policy in British Columbia and Ontario in light of public health renewal: a comparative policy analysis

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Background: Public health strategies that focus on legislative and policy change involving chronic disease risk factors such as unhealthy diet and physical inactivity have the potential to prevent chronic diseases and improve quality of life as a whole. However, many public health policies introduced as part of public health reform have not yet been analyzed, such as in British Columbia and Ontario. The purpose of this paper is to present the results of a descriptive, comparative analysis of public health policies related to the Healthy Living Core Program in British Columbia and Chronic Disease Prevention Standard in Ontario that are intended to prevent a range of chronic diseases by promoting healthy eating and physical activity, among other things.

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Chronic disease prevention policy in British Columbia and Ontario in light of public health renewal: a comparative policy analysis

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“…Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of preventable morbidity and mortality globally, with nearly 80% of NCD deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) (1–3). Tobacco use and exposure is the leading behavioral risk factor for NCDs, causing nearly 6 million deaths each year, worldwide.…”

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A qualitative study of tobacco use in eight economically disadvantaged Dominican Republic communities

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Understanding social conditions prior to intervention design can enhance tobacco control interventions. This paper describes formative research conducted in 2010 about tobacco use in eight economically disadvantaged Dominican Republic (DR) communities, four of which participated in a previous intervention study (2003-2008). A combined US-DR team used a Rapid Assessment Process to collect qualitative social and cultural data on tobacco use, knowledge, and attitudes plus observations about social and policy factors such as exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS), tobacco regulations, pregnancy, health care provider (HCP) practices, and sustainability of the 2003-2008 intervention. This assessment found that tobacco use varied by age. While all ages typically used cigarettes, older adults used relatively more unprocessed tobacco, seen as less harmful and less addictive. Middle-aged smokers typically used commercial cigarettes, viewed as dangerous, addictive, expensive, and offensive. Young adults reported avoiding smoking but using relatively more smokeless tobacco. Smoking during pregnancy has reportedly decreased. SHS was viewed as harmful, although smokefree homes were uncommon. HCPs discussed tobacco issues mostly for patients with tobacco-related conditions. Sustainability of the 2003-2008 intervention appeared to be linked to active Community Technology Centers with strong leadership, and community social capital. This information could be used to design better targeted interventions in these communities.

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Building a Healthier World by Tackling Noncommunicable Diseases

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Chronic disease prevention policy in British Columbia and Ontario in light of public health renewal: a comparative policy analysis

Chronic disease prevention policy in British Columbia and Ontario in light of public health renewal: a comparative policy analysis

A qualitative study of tobacco use in eight economically disadvantaged Dominican Republic communities

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