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This study introduces

Area of Science:

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  • Bioethics
  • Social Justice Theory

Background:

  • The normative significance of health is often debated.
  • Existing frameworks may not fully capture health's role in enabling individual pursuits and social collaboration.
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Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish 'health capital' as a robust concept beyond metaphor.
  • To explore the implications of health capital for theories of health justice.
  • To propose a novel approach to health capital justice.

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