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What makes us healthy?An introduction to the social determinants of health

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What causes heart disease? To some, the clear answer would be 'blocked arteries. So, what, in turn, causes those arteries to become blocked? Perhaps its the unhealthy food and drink people consume, their lack of exercise or their stress levels. And what, in turn makes them feel stressed, shapes their opportunities to be active and determines their choices about what they eat and drink? The answers lie in the circumstances in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age: the social determinants of health. These can enable individuals and societies to flourish, or not. These are the causes of the causes. This guide explores how a persons opportunity for health is influenced by factors outside the health and social care system. It also shows that many people dont have the same opportunities to be as healthy as others. It contains suggestions for further reading and, with the help of short case studies, highlights how action can create improvements in the health of the whole pop ...

Format: Paperback
Published: 2018
Pages: 62
Publisher: Health Foundation
ISBN: 9781911615071

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