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Dennis Raphael
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Social determinants of health. The solid facts
Edited by Richard Wilkinson and Michael Marmot
Second edition
Available on-line at http://www.euro.who.int/document/e81384.pdf

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 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.

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