From: Ruggiero, Mrs. Ana Lucia (WDC) <[log in to unmask]>
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 *International Society for Equity in Health (ISEqH)*

*5th International Conference theme: Social and Societal Influences on
Equity in Health*

*June 9, 11 2009  Crete, Greece*

*5th International Conference in partnership with Greek School of
Public Health and Canadian Society for International Health *

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS  *Deadline for Submission:      February 28, 2009*

Website: http://www.iseqh-conference2009.com/

Spanish:
http://www.iseqh-conference2009.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1&lang=es

French:
http://www.iseqh-conference2009.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1&lang=fr

"…..The 5th International Conference of the International Society for
Equity in Health will be hosted by the Greek School of Public Health
in Crete. The meeting will bring together, researchers,
policy-makers, practitioners and others concerned with equity in
health to develop and international health agenda for governments,
universities and organizations all over the world.

The Conference will explore the theme: *Social and Societal Influences
on Equity in Health*  through a varied program of plenary sessions,
forums, poster sessions and scientific sessions. We invite your
participation in the advancement of knowledge, exchange of
experiences and promotion of equity in health.

The 5th International Conference of the International Society for
Equity in Health will especially encourage contributions that focus
on major health concerns and that present work in the following
areas:

- Pathways through which influence on equity in health operate
- Application of innovative methods for studying and monitoring
equity in health
- Analysis to support the design and evaluation of policies,
services and interventions that enhance equity in health
-  Understanding processes for policy change to improve equity in
health
-  Using evidence towards enhanced public accountability in and
social action for health equity

There is a special interest in abstracts that reflect a
multidisciplinary conceptualization of health equity; that analyze or
compare rather than just describe; are not limited to one measure of
health, one age group, or one population subgroup; address issues of
generalizability of findings beyond the particular population
studied; include and compare different age groups and both genders;
address access/utilization/appropriateness of health services for
meetings different levels of needs within and across  populations.
There is also interest in abstracts that give evidence of linkage
with policy or other constituencies that influence equity outcomes,
and in work that provides evidence of analyses determinants of impact
on equity outcomes.

*Deadline for Submissions: February 28, 2009*

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*FUNDING REQUEST FORM*
*Deadline for Submission:        February 28, 2009*

Support may be available for presenters from Latin America, Asia,
Africa or from Eastern and Central Europe or the former Soviet Union,
if the ISEqH receives the requested funds from international
organizations. Applicants should consult the ISEqH web site for
information and applications instructions.

Approved funds are to be used for travel expenses and registration
only, and in selected instance, for membership fees. Decisions
regarding the allocation of funds will be made by *April 20, 2009*
and applicants will be advised shortly thereafter.

http://www.iseqh.org/

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