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Health as a Social Experience is a text for beginning students in health subjects who seek to understand the social forces that affect individual and population health. It offers a thorough examination of social determinants of health, starting with those related to individuals and expanding to the deeper structures of society and the complex question of choice. Drawing on recent research and real-world case studies, it offers students a gateway into the field and insight into the issues faced by health professionals when working with the public and society.