| Addressing the Social Determinants of Health: The Urban Dimension and the Role of Local Government Contributor(s): World Health Organization (Author) |
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ISBN: 9289002697 ISBN-13: 9789289002691 Publisher: World Health Organization OUR PRICE: $22.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Public Health - Medical | Health Policy - Medical | Health Care Delivery |
| Dewey: 362.109 |
| LCCN: 2013400934 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8" W x 9.2" (0.45 lbs) 52 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This report summarizes the evidence on the social determinants of health in the urban context, drawing on the findings of the global Commission on Social Determinants of Health and the European review of social determinants of health and the health divide. It also highlights how, through its leadership, local government can play a significant role in addressing these causes of health inequalities, by working across sectors and with civil society partners. This report provides a helpful overview of practices from across Europe, and identifies priority action areas and key implementation issues, to support and accelerate the growing interest of local governments in being sensitive and proactive in tackling inequities. |
Contributor Bio(s): World Health Organization: - World Health Organization is a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, charged to act as the world's directing and coordinating authority on questions of human health. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries, and monitoring and assessing health trends. |