After many years of success, EvidenceNetwork.ca is no longer in operation. We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the organization over the past decade including our dedicated researchers, newspaper editors, readers and funders. However, now it is time to move onto new ways of looking at knowledge mobilization and policy. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Shannon Sampert at [email protected].
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Backgrounder: The relationship between burden of disease and health equity

By Barbara Clow Comments Off on Backgrounder: The relationship between burden of disease and health equity , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Everyone deserves to live a long life in full health, but not everyone is so fortunate. Some individuals and groups are more at risk of falling ill, becoming severely ill or disabled or dying prematurely (that is, before the average expected life span).

‘Burden of disease’: What it means and why it matters

By Barbara Clow Comments Off on ‘Burden of disease’: What it means and why it matters , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

In a world affected by numerous diseases, disabilities and illnesses, how do governments, health care providers, media or the general public decide which ones are most important?