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SUMMARY:PHABC Annual Conference 2024 – Commercial Determinants of Health
DESCRIPTION:The Public Health Association of BC (PHABC) is thrilled to announce the theme of our 2024 conference\, “Commercial Determinants of Health: Moving from Harmful to Healthy.” \nWe are the first association in the world to lead a conference on the commercial determinants of health! We will be collaborating with the World Health Organization\, the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health\, and other notable partners to bring you an excellent\, innovative and educational conference. \nRegister now for early bird rates. All non-members purchasing two-day registration will receive a free one-year PHABC membership. \n \n  \n\nConference Details\nDates: November 21st and 22nd\nVenue: Sutton Place Hotel\nAddress: 845 Burrard Street\, Vancouver \n \n\n  \n  \n \nConference Themes\n\nTaking action on industries that affect health: marketing\, risks\, and essential goods\nBuilding public sector strength: considering regulatory and functional opportunities\nImproving business practices: creating policies for healthier markets\nRethinking economic development: sustainable approaches and cultural perspectives\n\n  \nConference Learning Objectives\n\nDevelop a comprehensive understanding of commercial determinants of health (CDoH)\n\nDefine and explain the concept of CDoH\, and identify key industries and commercial practices (e.g.\, tobacco\, alcohol\, ultra-processed foods\, fossil fuels) that impact public health.\n\n\nAnalyze public health’s role in addressing CDoH\n\nCritically examine how strategies by commercial actors\, including marketing\, lobbying\, and product development\, shape health behaviors and outcomes\, highlighting both positive and negative effects.\nExamine core competencies for Public Health as they relate to CDoH\n\n\nLearn from successful interventions against harmful commercial practices\n\nExplore case studies and stories of successful interventions that have effectively mitigated commercial risks to public health.\n\n\nDevelop strategies for strength-based harm prevention\n\nAddress the identification and prevention of health harms caused by commercial activities\, emphasizing the use of strengths-based language and approaches in public health interventions.\n\n\nProvide exemplars of commercial activities generating well-being economies\n\n  \n \n  \n\n \nBecome a Sponsor\nOur conference is only possible thanks to the continued efforts of numerous volunteers and the support of various partners and sponsors. \nIf you are interested in sponsoring the PHABC conference\, or if you would like more information about the details of our request\, contact us at conference@phabc.org. \n  \n\nVolunteer at the Conference\nCalling volunteers for our 2024 conference and gala dinner! Volunteers work a total of eight hours in exchange for free conference registration. \nThere are limited spots available on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nIf you’re interested in volunteering\, please reach out to us at conference@phabc.org. \n  \n\nPHABC Awards\nDo you know someone or an organization in the public health community whose hard work and dedication deserves recognition? Nominate them for a PHABC award! \nWe accept nominations year-round for outstanding individuals and organizations. \nThis year’s deadline for the 2023 awards is October 28th\, 2023. \nAny nominations submitted after the deadline will be considered for the 2024 PHABC Awards. \nPHABC Awards \nNomination Form \n\nContact & Follow Us!\nTo learn more about the conference and how you can get involved\, email conference@phabc.org. \nOr follow us on social media! \n\n\n\nFacebook\nTwitter\n\n\nInstagram\n LinkedIn
URL:https://phabc.org/event/phabc-annual-conference-2024-commercial-determinants-of-health/
LOCATION:The Sutton Place Hotel\, 845 Burrard Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 2K6\, Canada
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