Sébastien Chartrand

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Scandinavian Common Sense

Policies to Tackle Social Inequalities in Health

When some claim austerity is the only answer to today’s economic woes, a close look at the best practices in Scandinavia and Finland gives pause for thought. Cited as models for their … ; ; 192 View
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Introduction

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The introduction outlines the book’s goal of examining the strengths of the Nordic model by studying and evaluating the strengths of these countries’ public policies; it states that … ; ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Social Inequalities in Health

A Real and Persistent Problem

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The existence of social inequalities in health is now recognized as a very real and world-wide problem; this chapter examines systematic determinants of health, which are socially produced and … ; ; 13 $1.30 Add
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The Best Strategies for Reducing Social Inequalities in Health

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Social inequalities in health may now be clearly recognized, but this is not true of strategies for reducing them. This chapter describes two pioneering initiatives aimed at reducing social … ; ; 7 $0.70 Add
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The Example of the Nordic Countries

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Even between countries with comparable overall levels of wealth, and thus of human and material resources, international comparisons reveal great disparities between indicators of poverty and … ; ; 7 $0.70 Add
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The Characteristics of the Nordic Countries’ Policies

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The Nordic model — that is, the modes of governance specific to Scandinavia and Finland — is examined in this chapter. All Nordic policies that in one way or another reduce social … ; ; 18 $1.80 Add
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Family and Work-Life Balancing Policies

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This chapter examines the family policies of the Nordic countries, which emphasize financial support measures, allocation of parental leave, and work-life balance. ; ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Policies to Support Housing

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Housing conditions can have major impacts on physical and psychological health; as such, efforts to reduce social inequalities in health include fighting for access to decent housing. This … ; ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Gender Equity Policies

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By definition, gender equity helps reduce social inequalities. Incontrovertibly women are enriched, both financially and as citizens, when they are included on an equal footing with men in all … ; ; 9 $0.90 Add
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Education Policies

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Education has a predominant place in the Nordic countries, and it is free, of high quality, and accessible to all. This chapter examines the nature and tenets of education policies and the … ; ; 17 $1.70 Add
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Policies of Social Inclusion

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This chapter focuses on the basic principles of policies of social inclusion in general, and policies for including handicapped persons, immigrants, and the homeless in particular. It covers … ; ; 17 $1.70 Add
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Sustainable Development at the Local Level

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This chapter tackles sustainable development at the local level and highlights some projects undertaken under municipal mandates. This study is limited to the Nordic capitals — Stockholm, … ; ; 23 $2.30 Add
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Critical Views on the Nordic Countries’ Policies

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This chapter outlines some critical perspectives on the Nordic model. In public health, as in economics, the complex interaction of many factors must be taken into account; therefore it is useful … ; ; 9 $0.90 Add
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Conclusion

From: Scandinavian Common Sense

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The conclusion reiterates key findings and ideas from this study. It concludes that the social policies of the Nordic countries are worth exploring as they serve as inspiring examples for Quebec … ; ; 4 $0.40 Add