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Panel Discussion: Holding Ground or Changing Course: The Best Course of Action for The Census: Research, Policy and Implementation
Dr. Soskolne is the current Chair of the International Joint Policy Committee of the Societies of Epidemiology. This session will provide a summary of major changes and proposed changes to the census in several countries in the US, Canada, and Europe. Census information provides pivotal information relevant to public health decision-making; public health practitioners need to be aware of major changes that have occurred in some countries with little to no consultation with public health professionals.
Learning Areas:
EpidemiologyOther professions or practice related to public health
Program planning
Public health administration or related administration
Public health or related education
Learning Objectives:
Describe international trends in census administration and policy over the last few decades.
Compare policy changes in the US, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I am Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta and Adjunct Professor, University of Canberra. Formerly I represented the Canadian Society for Epidemiology and Biostatistics and then the Collegium Ramazzini on the International Joint Policy Committee of the Societies of Epidemiology that I now Chair.
Any relevant financial relationships? Yes
| Name of Organization | Clinical/Research Area | Type of relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Litigation | Asbestos | I have testified on behalf of plaintiffs in asbestos litigation. |
I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.