Social determinants of health

Links to partners within WHO

The work of the Department of Ethics, Equity, Trade and Human Rights (ETH) on social determinants of health and health equity involves collaborative work with large number of WHO departments, initiatives, special programmes and offices. They include:

WHO departments, initiatives and special programmes

Other links

Voices from the frontline: web feature series

This web feature aims to disseminate information on programmes currently being implemented by countries to address social determinants of health. It also aims to raise awareness of the inter-relatedness of social determinants, and the need for multi-faceted and inter-sectoral responses.

WHO Centre for Health Development, Kobe

The vision of WHO Centre for Health Development, Kobe is healthier people in healthier environments, and it's mission is to nurture, support and sustain excellence and innovation in public health research on health in development