Social Determinants of Health :An Interdisciplinary Approach to Social Inequality and Wellbeing
Social Determinants of Health :An Interdisciplinary Approach to Social Inequality and Wellbeing
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Published:
6 December, 2017
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Description
This book provides an applied, interdisciplinary approach to an understanding of the key social determinants of health, essential at a time of increasing inequalities and reductions in existing NHS services and local authority budgets.
A person's health and wellbeing is influenced by a spectrum of socioeconomic, cultural, living and working conditions, social and community networks and lifestyle choices. Based on the 'rainbow model' of the social determinants of health, chapters from experts in a wide range of disciplines examine the key factors which can lead to poor quality of life, homelessness and reduced mortality.
Featuring practitioner, academic and commentator experiences, and clear case studies, this book will enable researchers, front-line workers, managers, service commissioners and politicians to identify and employ the most appropriate health, social and economic interventions to support those at the edge of the community, and the promotion of their inclusion in society.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781447336853 |
| ISBN10 | 1447336852 |
| Number Of Pages | 376 |
| Item Weight | 1000 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Bristol University Press |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
"Clearly the book of its time! The authors skilfully address the myriad of health and social injustices that underpin current societal turbulence." Eileen Kaner, Newcastle University
“As the UK enters uncharted waters post-Brexit, and neoliberalism and austerity are being challenged, the book is a wake up call to improve the life chances of those marginalised by society.” David J. Hunter, Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University
“In an era of austerity and political turmoil, this is a timely, comprehensive and up-to-date reminder that the solutions for widening inequalities, given real commitment, are in our hands.” Sir Ian Gilmore, Chairman, Alcohol Health Alliance UK
Author's Bio
Adrian Bonner is an honorary professor at the University of Stirling, and a consultant in community-based research for The Salvation Army. He was formerly Director of the Addictive Behaviour Group, in the Centre for Health Service Studies, University of Kent. His primary research interests in alcohol, nutrition and brain damage underpin work on policy development and interdisciplinary research into health inequalities and local political strategies.