Social determinants of health: Key concepts

Individual Author(s) / Organizational Author
World Health Organization
Publisher
World Health Organization
Date
May 2013
Abstract / Description

This resource addresses the key concepts of the social determinants of health in a question-and-answer format. In doing so, it defines and explains health inequities and inequalities, the social gradient, social determinants of health, drivers of health inequities, primary health care, and health equity in policy.

Public URL
https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/social-determinants-of-health-key-concepts
Copyright
Yes
Artifact Type
Research
Reference Type
Blog
Geographic Focus
International
P4HE Authored
No
Topic Area
Social/Structural Determinants