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- Social determinants of health - World Health Organization (WHO)
There are challenges to overcome in implementing action to address health inequities through the social determinants of health The social determinants of health equity is a complex and multifaceted field It involves a wide range of stakeholders within and beyond the health sector and all levels of government In addition, social determinants of health data can be difficult to collect and
- Social determinants of health
WHO fact sheet on social determinants of health including key facts, non-medical aspects of health, health inequities and WHO response
- Social Determinants of Health - Global
The Department of Social Determinants of Health (SDH) leads WHO’s efforts to tackle the social, physical and economic conditions in society that impact upon health In this regard, colleagues compile and disseminate evidence on what works to address these determinants, build capacities and advocate for accelerated action They support Member States and other partners to prevent violence and
- WHO releases new guidance on monitoring the social determinants of . . .
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released an operational framework for monitoring social determinants of health equity and actions addressing them This critical new guidance aims to support countries in evidence-based policymaking to improve health equity, towards the goal of enabling everyone, everywhere, to attain the highest possible standard of health and well-being
- Commission on Social Determinants of Health
In order to achieve its goals, the Commission on Social Determinants of Health focused on the following: Country action The Commission supported some countries to develop policies that address the social causes of poor health and inequities Civil society Civil society organizations from all regions provided vital inputs to the Commission's work Knowledge networks The networks collated
- World Report on Social Determinants of Health Equity
Launched on 6 May 2025, the WHO World report on social determinants of health equity confirms that our health and well-being depends on much more than our genes and access to health care To reduce these avoidable and unjust health gaps we must address the non-medical root causes that shape most of our health and well-being The report builds on the report of the WHO Commission on the Social
- A Conceptual Framework for Action on the Social Determinants of Health
Home Publications Overview A Conceptual Framework for Action on the Social Determinants of Health
- Social determinants of health: Key concepts
The poorest of the poor, around the world, have the worst health Within countries, the evidence shows that in general the lower an individual’s socioeconomic position the worse their health There is a social gradient in health that runs from top to bottom of the socioeconomic spectrum This is a global phenomenon, seen in low, middle and high income countries The social gradient in health
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