January 2010

What is Evidence? A Philosophical Perspective

Jan 15, 2010

Analyzing Public Policies, Publications, Publications Analyzing Public Policies

Professor Daniel Weinstock’s keynote address at the National Collaborating Centres for Public Health 2007 Summer Institute starts out with the claim that ‘Evidence is not proof.’ He then goes on to discuss what evidence is, clarifying our...

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Health in Political Philosophy: What Kind of Good is it?

Jan 15, 2010

Public Health Ethics, Publications, Publications Ethics

This document is a summary of a presentation by philosopher Daniel Weinstock. As part of a collaborative project between the NCCHPP and the Centre de recherche en éthique de l’Université de Montréal-CRÉUM (Research Centre on Ethics, University of Montréal)...

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Content Analysis of Media Coverage of Health Inequalities in Canada, 2008

Jan 15, 2010

Health Inequalities, Publications, Publications Health Inequalities

The NCCHPP conducted an analysis of the Canadian media from 2008 for coverage of news or information on health inequalities. We have produced a full report and a summary version. 2008 was a banner year for the study and discussion of health inequalities in public...

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