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The Social Origins of Health and Well-being

Authors

Edited by
Richard Eckersley
, Australian National University, Canberra,
Jane Dixon
, Australian National University, Canberra,
Bob Douglas
, Australian National University, Canberra
Published 2001

Description

The past decade has seen a growth in research into the social determinants of health. This research challenges the assumptions that investments in the health system and lifestyle behaviours are responsible for health gains. By focusing on inequalities in health, the research has shed light on a range of factors that influence health. This book covers the differential health impacts of family and early development, changes in work and work conditions, health systems, the physical environment of cities, indigenous peoples,…

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  • Brings together in the one volume some of the most important research in public health in Australia and New Zealand for an international audience
  • Designed to serve as a textbook for Australasian students in public health and sociology of health courses

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