Social Determinants of Health: A Comparative Approach introduces the various elements that determine the health of individuals in their communities. The text takes a macro-level approach, focusing on population health rather than strictly on individual health. Social Determinants of Health focuses on Anglo-American countries-Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia-examining the commonalities and differences socially, economically, and politically.The text begins by outlining the background, theory, and evidence for a population health perspective. This is followed by discussion of environmental factors, such as employment, housing, and diet, and social factors such as gender, support and well-being, and being an Aboriginal person. The text concludes with an overview of the social patterning of health-relevant behaviour and the politics of health-related policy. Written in an accessible manner, Social Determinants of Health further engages students by offering case studies and Pause and Reflect boxes, as well as end-of-chapter questions, suggested readings, and websites.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Canada
ISBN-13
9780199005406
eBay Product ID (ePID)
213774333
Product Key Features
Author
Alan Davidson
Publication Name
Social Determinants of Health: a Comparative Approach
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Medicine
Publication Year
2014
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
180mm
Item Weight
484g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Alan Davidson
Country/Region of Manufacture
Canada
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