Social Determinants of Health, 2nd Edition gives an authoritative overview of the social and
economic factors which are known to be the most powerful determinants of population
health in modern societies. Written by acknowledged experts in each field, it provides
accessible summaries of the scientific justification for isolating different aspects of social and
economic life as the primary determinants of a population's health. The new edition takes
account of the most recent research and also includes additional chapters on ethnicity and …

Poorer people live shorter lives and are more often ill than the rich. This disparity has drawn
attention to the remarkable sensitivity of health to the social environment. This publication
examines this social gradient in health, and explains how psychological and social
influences affect physical health and longevity. It then looks at what is known about the most
important social determinants of health today, and the role that public policy can play in
shaping a social environment that is more conducive to better health. This second edition …