Knowledge review

Écrit présentant une synthèse des connaissances scientifiques disponibles sur une question pertinente à la santé publique. Il contient et rend compte des résultats d’une démarche explicite pour identifier les études scientifiques pertinentes à la question examinée, évaluer la qualité de ces études, en extraire les données, formuler des conclusions et les analyser.

Read more about Several factors are associated with commercial and traditional food intake by First Nations and Inuit people

Several factors are associated with commercial and traditional food intake by First Nations and Inuit people

  • Amélie Bergeron
  • Gabrielle Durette

This infographic presents the main factors associated with the consumption of commercial or traditional foods among First Nations and Inuit people. These factors are related to individual and household characteristics, the food environment, material and social resources, as well as the political and cultural context. Hypothetical cases studies illustrate different combinations of factors that…

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Read more about Facilitating walking, cycling or the use of greenways among persons most exposed to the harmful effects of climate change: A systematic narrative review

Facilitating walking, cycling or the use of greenways among persons most exposed to the harmful effects of climate change: A systematic narrative review

  • Pierre-Paul Audate

The predicted increase in the frequency of episodes of extreme heat and cold related to climate change will have an impact on active modes of travel or transportation. For example, they may limit access to certain essential services in both summer and winter. 

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Read more about Portrait of Health in All Policies in Canada: Advancing Public Health and Equity Through the Vancouver Coastal Health Healthy Public Policy Unit

Portrait of Health in All Policies in Canada: Advancing Public Health and Equity Through the Vancouver Coastal Health Healthy Public Policy Unit

  • Camille Mercier
  • Melinda Markey
  • Karen Rideout

This publication introduces the Healthy Public Policy Unit of Vancouver Coastal Health in British Columbia, as an example of Health in All Policies (HiAP). 

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Read more about Social inequalities in health: The perspective of Indigenous girls and women

Social inequalities in health: The perspective of Indigenous girls and women

  • Catherine Fournier
  • Anne-Julie Lafrenaye-Dugas

This knowledge synthesis was prepared at the request of the Ministry of Health and Social Services and funded under the Indigenous health agreement. It follows from an update to the Stratégie gouvernementale pour l’égalité entre les femmes et les hommes (gender equality strategy) drawn up by the Secrétariat à la condition féminine du Québec in response to a guideline calling for the promotion…

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Read more about Frameworks for Determinants of Health: Characteristics and Features in Indigenous Contexts

Frameworks for Determinants of Health: Characteristics and Features in Indigenous Contexts

  • Odile Bergeron

Indigenous peoples around the world continue to experience and have to cope with the effects of colonial policies and historical trauma on their health and development. The determinants of health approach holds promise for reducing the social health inequalities experienced by Indigenous populations, as the magnitude and severity of these inequalities call for intersectoral public health…

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Read more about Decision-support logic diagram for the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water

Decision-support logic diagram for the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water

  • Gabriela Ponce
  • Marie-Hélène Bourgault
  • Michelle Gagné
  • Daria Pereg
  • Mathieu Valcke

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) form a complex group of chemicals comprising thousands of fluorinated organic compounds.

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Read more about Alcohol consumption during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Québec and Canada

Alcohol consumption during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Québec and Canada

  • Karen Giguère
  • Benoit Lasnier
  • Jacinthe Brisson

The data contained in this fact sheet have been derived from six probability surveys conducted from March 29, 2020 to April 28, 2021 throughout Canada (including Québec) and one survey carried out exclusively in Québec.

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Read more about Indigenous youth, health, wellness, and social media: a scoping review

Indigenous youth, health, wellness, and social media: a scoping review

  • Catherine Fournier

Canadian studies have highlighted the increase in social media use among young people, as well as the possible health consequences, including lack of sleep and difficulty concentrating. What’s more, social media use involves exposure to screens, which has numerous health repercussions (musculoskeletal, vision and hearing problems, sedentary lifestyle, repercussions on development, etc.).

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Read more about Preventing Suicide by Reducing Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Consequences: Possible Courses of Action

Preventing Suicide by Reducing Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Consequences: Possible Courses of Action

  • Mouctar Sow
  • Marie-Ève Bergeron-Gaudin
  • Marie-Claude Roberge

The present knowledge synthesis was prepared at the request of the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux. It focuses on promotion and prevention interventions that can reduce adverse childhood experiences and their consequences and contribute to preventing suicide.

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