#social-determinants-of-health

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www.hamhigh.co.uk
1 day ago
London

Adults 'will spend a fifth of their lives in ill health'

Barnet residents spend a significant portion of their lives in ill health, with variations between genders and age groups. [ more ]
www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Four GP surgeries taken over by NHS trust

Doctors in East London are considering social determinants of health like poverty and unemployment in patient care.
Collaboration between seven surgeries in East London aims to provide holistic community welfare by addressing cost-of-living effects on health. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 day ago
Medicine

One factor reduces by a third the probability of dying after a stroke: social class

Having a high income reduces stroke mortality risk by 32%. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
Medicine

How do you help patients who show up in the ER 100 times a year?

Bringing multiple services to individuals with high needs can stabilize their health, though it may not lead to cost savings. [ more ]
WIRED
2 months ago
Public health

Stop Misunderstanding the Gender Health Gap

Weight as a measure for dosing is more accurate than gender biases in healthcare.
Investigating social determinants of health is crucial to bridging the gender health gap. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Health

Nancy E. Adler, Who Linked Wealth to Health, Dies at 77

Nancy E. Adler, a prominent health psychologist, has passed away at the age of 77.
Dr. Adler's work focused on the connection between socioeconomic status and health, helping to establish it as a well-known concept in public health. [ more ]
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