Social Determinants of Health
by Michael Marmot, Richard G. Wilkinson
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"Poorer people live shorter lives and are more often ill than the rich. This disparity has drawn attention to the remarkable sensitivity of health to the social environment. This publication examines this social gradient in health, and explains how psychological and social influences affect physical health and longevity. It then looks at what is known about the most important social determinants of health today, and the role that public policy can play in shaping a social environment that is show more more conducive to better health. This second edition relies on the most up-to-date sources in its selection and description of the main social determinants of health in our society today. Key research sources are given for each: stress, early life, social exclusion, working conditions, unemployment, social support, addiction, healthy food and transport policy. Policy and action for health need to address the social determinants of health, attacking the causes of ill health before they can lead to problems. This is a challenging task for both decision-makers and public health actors and advocates. This publication provides the facts and the policy options that will enable them to act."--Provided by publisher. show lessTags
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Sir Michael Marmot is professor of epidemiology and public health at University College London, and current president of the World Medical Association. He chaired the World Health Organization's Commission on Social Determinants of Health (2005-08). The British government appointed him to conduct a review of social determinants and health show more inequalities; the Marmot Review and its recommendations are now being implemented in England. He is the author of The Status Syndrome and lives in North London. show less
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Richard Wilkinson is a senior research fellow at the Trafford Centre for Medical Research, University of Sussex.
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- Nonfiction, Sociology
- DDC/MDS
- 362.1 — Society, government, & culture Social problems and social services Social Welfare People with physical illnesses
- LCC
- RA418 .S64225 — Medicine Public aspects of medicine Public aspects of medicine Medicine and the state Medicine and society. Social medicine. Medical sociology
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- English
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