Health Inequality in Children and Youth

When: 
Thursday, October 24, 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: 
Room IIC-2001, Bruneau Centre, MUN

Health Inequality in Children and Youth and the Wealth of Nations

The odds that a child is healthy, happy and doing well in school all improve as social class rises. This social pattern tracks strongly into adulthood and defines health inequalities throughout life.
In Canada, there are major differences in the rates of some illnesses and a 10-year gap in life expectancy across socio-economic conditions. Internationally, child and youth health vary depending on economic wealth and inequality.

An upcoming public lecture by Dr. Frank Elgar, an alumnus of Memorial University and a professor at McGill University’s Institute for Health and Social Policy, will take a look at those differences.
Using research on poverty, inequality, bullying and corporal punishment, Dr. Elgar will examine the social and moral implications of health inequality in early-life, the policy choices that shape opportunities to be healthy and potential consequences of inaction.

Admission is free, and all are welcome. Limited free parking is available in Lot 17. A reception will follow.