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Fair society, healthy lives.

M Marmot1, R Bell1

  • 1UCL Institute of Health Equity, University College London, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, 1-19 Torrington Place, London WC1E 7HB, UK.

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Summary

Social injustice and unfair policies create significant health inequalities. Addressing the social determinants of health is crucial for achieving health equity.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Social Epidemiology
  • Health Policy

Background:

  • The World Health Organization's Commission on the Social Determinants of Health (CSDH) identified social injustice as a major driver of health inequalities.
  • Health inequalities stem from the unfair distribution of power, money, and resources, influencing conditions where people live, work, and age.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview and reflection on the CSDH report and the UK's Strategic Review of Health Inequalities.
  • To review the evidence supporting the integration of fairness into all policy-making processes.
  • To emphasize the necessity of acting on social determinants of health to reduce health disparities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the World Health Organization's Commission on the Social Determinants of Health (CSDH) final report.

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  • Analysis of the UK Government's Strategic Review of Health Inequalities in England.
  • Synthesis of evidence on the social determinants of health and their impact on health outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Social injustice, poor policies, and unfair economic systems significantly contribute to large-scale health inequalities.
    • A social gradient in health outcomes is evident, linked to the inequitable distribution of social determinants.
    • The CSDH report and subsequent reviews underscore the need for policy changes to address health disparities.

    Conclusions:

    • Fairness must be a central principle in all policy-making to effectively tackle health inequalities.
    • Targeted action on the social determinants of health is essential for mitigating the social gradient in health.
    • Implementing policies that promote social justice is critical for improving population health outcomes.