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Constructing the Evidence Base on the social determinants of health

Published On: 1st November 2027

By: Who Commission on Social Determinants of Health

Josiane Bonnefoy et al.’s guide sets out how to develop and strengthen the evidence base on social determinants of health in order to inform policy and practice. It highlights that addressing inequalities requires robust evidence, cross-sector action and a clear understanding of how social conditions shape health outcomes.

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Health Equity Equality and Human Rights Social Justice Health Inequalities

Published on: 27th August 2008

Closing the Gap in a Generation: health equity through action

This is the final report by the Commission on Social Development, set up by the World Health Organization. The report looks at the why there is a need for a global approach to health equity, the evidence, and at the health inequalities that exists in daily living conditions and due to power, money and resources within and between countries. The report calls for a global movement to achieve it.

Policy and Influencing

Published on: 23rd January 2024

UK Poverty 2024: the essential guide to understanding poverty in the UK

This report looks across a range of data sources and published insights to build up a comprehensive picture of the current state of poverty across the United Kingdom in 2024, providing details on which groups are facing high rates of poverty and poverty rates across UK nations and regions.

COVID-19 Physical, Mental and Emotional Health Health and Wellbeing Health Inequalities

Published on: 1st December 2020

Build Back Fairer: the covid-19 marmot review: the pandemic, socioeconomic and health inequalities

This report by Michael Marmot et al. looks at how the pandemic has affected health inequalities in England. It examines inequalities in those at risk and died from Covid-19, how the pandemic, and the societal response has effected social and economic inequalities, as well mental and physical health. The report also looks at the likely impact Covid-19 will have had on health inequalities in the future.

Health Equity Equality and Human Rights Social Justice Health Inequalities

Published on: 27th August 2008

Closing the Gap in a Generation: health equity through action

This is the final report by the Commission on Social Development, set up by the World Health Organization. The report looks at the why there is a need for a global approach to health equity, the evidence, and at the health inequalities that exists in daily living conditions and due to power, money and resources within and between countries. The report calls for a global movement to achieve it.

Policy and Influencing

Published on: 23rd January 2024

UK Poverty 2024: the essential guide to understanding poverty in the UK

This report looks across a range of data sources and published insights to build up a comprehensive picture of the current state of poverty across the United Kingdom in 2024, providing details on which groups are facing high rates of poverty and poverty rates across UK nations and regions.

COVID-19 Physical, Mental and Emotional Health Health and Wellbeing Health Inequalities

Published on: 1st December 2020

Build Back Fairer: the covid-19 marmot review: the pandemic, socioeconomic and health inequalities

This report by Michael Marmot et al. looks at how the pandemic has affected health inequalities in England. It examines inequalities in those at risk and died from Covid-19, how the pandemic, and the societal response has effected social and economic inequalities, as well mental and physical health. The report also looks at the likely impact Covid-19 will have had on health inequalities in the future.

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