This is a joint event with Southgate Institute for Health, Society and Equity and the Research Centre for Injury Studies at Flinders University.
It is common to see statistical information used in discussions about social determinants of health. For example, the final report of the WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health relies heavily on a wide range of health statistics in arguing its case. But is it legitimate to see health statistics as a social determinant of health? If so:
How do health statistics influence health?
What makes statistical information effective or ineffective as a social determinant of health?
What determines the existence, availability and quality of health statistics?
What can public health researchers and practitioners do to make statistical information more effective as a determinant of health?
This forum will provide an opportunity to engage with a prominent panel in a lively exploration of these and related questions.
Panel
Dr Kavi Bhalla, Initiative for Global Health, Harvard University
Professor Theo Vos, Director, Centre for Burden of Disease and Cost-Effectiveness, University of Queensland
Professor Fran Baum, Director, Southgate Institute for Health Society and Equity, Flinders University
Associate Professor James Harrison , Director, Research Centre for Injury Studies, Flinders University
Contact
Mr. Rama Ramanathan (email) website Research Development Manager Southgate Institute for Health, Society & Equity Flinders University Business: (08) 7221 8486
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