
Social Determinants of Health introduces students to important ideas that underlie the current field of public health, in the context of a conceptual framework of determinants of health. The book centres on social, economic, cultural and environmental factors which influence health and illness and shows the ways in which health, health care and health policy is coloured by the characteristics of the society in which people live. This book is intended for students who want to understand the forces which combine to shape the health of individuals, communities and populations. As such, it provides the basis for a career in any of the health sciences where insight into the meaning of health will allow for the development of effective practice and greater sensitivity to the needs of the individuals and the communities.
This text investigates how social, economic, cultural, and environmental factors fundamentally shape the health outcomes of individuals and populations. Author Pranee Liamputtong utilizes a conceptual framework to bridge the gap between theoretical sociology and practical public health application. The work argues that health status is not merely a biological phenomenon but a reflection of the societal structures in which people reside, providing a foundation for students entering the health sciences to develop more sensitive and effective clinical practices.
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Academic reviewers and educators frequently cite this text as a foundational resource for undergraduate students in public health and nursing programs. The prose is noted for its accessibility and its ability to synthesize complex sociological theories into a format suitable for health science curricula.
Page Count:
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Publication Date:
2019-04-23
Publisher:
Oxford University Press Australia
ISBN-10:
0190313528
ISBN-13:
9780190313524
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