Social Determinants of Health: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Social Inequality and Wellbeing

This book provides an applied, interdisciplinary approach to understanding the key social determinants of health, focusing on factors such as socioeconomic status, culture, living and working conditions, social and community networks, and lifestyle choices. It examines the factors that can lead to poor quality of life, homelessness, and reduced mortality, and offers insights into effective interventions to support those at the edge of the community and promote their inclusion in society.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 376 pages
Publication date: 06 December 2017
Publisher: Bristol University Press

This comprehensive book offers an applied, interdisciplinary approach to comprehending the vital social determinants of health, which is of utmost importance in the face of growing disparities and reductions in existing NHS services and local authority budgets. A person's health and well-being are intricately shaped by a diverse range of socioeconomic, cultural, living, and working conditions, social and community networks, and lifestyle choices. Drawing upon the rainbow model of the social determinants of health, chapters authored by experts from various disciplines delve into the key factors that can contribute to subpar quality of life, homelessness, and decreased mortality. The book features practitioner, academic, and commentator perspectives, along with clear case studies, to empower researchers, front-line workers, managers, service commissioners, and politicians to identify and implement the most effective health, social, and economic interventions to support individuals at the margins of society and promote their inclusive participation in society.

Weight: 580g
Dimension: 230 x 235 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781447336853