Informing Supportive Environments for a Healthier Population

Beyond Research

In this episode, we consider how our environments can help or hinder the health of our population and discuss research aimed to understand the environmental factors influencing population health. We also explore the broader implications of creating supportive environments for chronic disease prevention, contributing to the well-being of communities and society at large.

Find our transcript here: https://researchns.ca/beyondresearch-informing-supportive-environments-for-a-healthier-population

In Season 3, Episode 8 – Informing Supportive Environments for a Healthier Population, we cover:

02:56 – High rates of chronic disease and the influence of our environments
04:16 – Dr. Kirk’s background and the research that led to the UpLift Partnership
12:39 – What is the UpLift Partnership
16:01 – An example of how the UpLift Partnership works and how community gets involved
21:47 – Broader impact on healthcare
22:42 – Broader teachings for youth
24:11 – Aspirations for the future

Thank you to our guests:

Dr. Sara Kirk is a Professor of Health Promotion at Dalhousie University, Scientific Director of the Healthy Populations Institute, and co-lead on the UpLift Partnership.

Shali Manuel is a Youth Engagement Coordinator for the UpLift Partnership. The UpLift Partnership is co-led by Dr. Sara Kirk and Dr. Camille Hancock Friesen. It focuses on promoting youth-engaged leadership for a healthier Nova Scotia. They deliberately target rural schools, contributing to health equity in traditionally underserved communities and engage government departments and community partners to embed a health culture in schools and surrounding communities.

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