Chris Harkins
@chrish_health
Pushing the boundaries of Public Health. Leadership, research, evidence, evaluation. Addressing health inequalities @theGCPH. Dad, Husband, He/Him.
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http://www.gcph.co.uk/people/33_chris_harkins 29-08-2018 14:16:50
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The Glasgow Centre for Population Health LGBT Health and Wellbeing evidence review presents LGBT+ π³οΈβπhealth inequalities under 7 important themes: 1. Data inadequacies 2. Life course discrimination 3. Mental health & wellbeing 4. Adolescence & mental health 5. Physical health 6. Healthcare access 7. Health in older age
Delighted to have led this important Glasgow Centre for Population Health evidence review with the amazing Rebecca from LGBT Health and Wellbeing Public Health must recognise and better understand the social determinants of LGBT+ health and wellbeing π³οΈβππͺπ
So much important information in this short video alone. LGBT+ community experience mental and physical health inequalities and several priority unmet health needs. Check out the report π and hit me up with any questions Glasgow Centre for Population Health LGBT Health and Wellbeing Rebecca π³οΈβππ³οΈβππ³οΈβπ
π In a review of 200 recent research studies, Glasgow Centre for Population Health reveals unmet health needs & their social determinants. LGBT Health and Wellbeing Inequalities SPHSU Health, Social Care and Sport Committee Chris Harkins Maree Todd Scottish Parliament Information Centre Mental Health Foundation Scotland NHS Research Scotland The Health Foundation Paul Johnston Voluntary Health Scotland healthandcare.scot/stories/3858/hβ¦
Congratulations Angela O'Hagan - fantastic appointment Scottish Human Rights Commission πππ
Energised by LGBT+ health discussion Glasgow Centre for Population Health with the amazing Rebecca LGBT Health and Wellbeing - helpful in next steps & deeper dive into issues, thanks all who attended What can you and your organisation do to be more inclusive & affirming to address clear LGBT+ health inequalities π