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Social Determinants of Health
Michael Marmot
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Description for Social Determinants of Health
Paperback. Provides an overview of the social and economic factors, the determinants of population health in modern societies. Providing summaries of the scientific justification for isolating different aspects of social and economic life, this book includes chapters on ethnicity and health, sexual behaviours, the elderly, housing and neighbourhoods. Editor(s): Marmot, Michael; Wilkinson, Richard. Num Pages: 376 pages, 3 maps, numerous tables and line illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 168 x 46. Weight in Grams: 600.
Social Determinants of Health, 2nd Edition gives an authoritative overview of the social and economic factors which are known to be the most powerful determinants of population health in modern societies. Written by acknowledged experts in each field, it provides accessible summaries of the scientific justification for isolating different aspects of social and economic life as the primary determinants of a population's health. The new edition takes account of the most recent research and also includes additional chapters on ethnicity and health, sexual behaviours, the elderly, housing and neighbourhoods. Recognition of the power of socioeconomic factors as determinants ... Read more
Social Determinants of Health, 2nd Edition gives an authoritative overview of the social and economic factors which are known to be the most powerful determinants of population health in modern societies. Written by acknowledged experts in each field, it provides accessible summaries of the scientific justification for isolating different aspects of social and economic life as the primary determinants of a population's health. The new edition takes account of the most recent research and also includes additional chapters on ethnicity and health, sexual behaviours, the elderly, housing and neighbourhoods. Recognition of the power of socioeconomic factors as determinants ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
376
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Number of Pages
376
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780198565895
SKU
V9780198565895
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Reviews for Social Determinants of Health
This book is a "must read" for all members of parliament, local councillors etc, as an aide in governance, for equity to be achieved, and inequalities to be addressed. More projects across local and international borders are needed to help tackle the "isms" (ie racism, ageism, sexism etc) as they determine health. It is a privilege to read this book. ... Read more