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In conversation with Dennis Raphael


So what are health inequalities? How do government policies influence 
whether we improve a nation?s health or make it worse? These and other 
questions are tackled by Dennis Raphael in this Podsocs episode.

Dennis Raphael, PhD, is a Professor of Health Policy and Management at 
York University in Toronto. The most recent of his over 150 scientific 
publications have focused on the health effects of income inequality and 
poverty, the quality of life of communities and individuals, and the 
impact of government decisions on Canadians' health and well-being. Dr. 
Raphael is editor of "Social Determinants of Health: Canadian 
Perspectives" (now in 2nd edition), co-editor of "Staying Alive: Critical 
Perspectives on Health, Illness, and Health Care" (now in 2nd edition) and 
author of "Poverty in Canada: Implications for Health and Quality of 
Life", all published by Canadian Scholars' Press. "Health Promotion and 
Quality of Life in Canada: Essential Readings", an edited collection was 
released in January 2010 and "About Canada: Health and Illness" has been 
published by Fernwood Publishers. "Social Determinants of Health: The 
Canadian Facts" (co-author) is a primer for the Canadian public has been 
downloaded over 100,000 times. His latest book "Tackling Health 
Inequalities: Lessons from International Experiences" was published 
November 1, 2012. Find links to these publications in references below.

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