Social Determinants of Health
We work to address the social, physical and economic conditions that impact upon health, by compiling and disseminating evidence on what works to address these determinants, building capacity and advocating for more action.

Equity and health

Within the Social Determinants of Health Department, the Equity and Health (EQH) Unit addresses the social determinants of health and equity. It does so by providing strategic leadership on the topic; developing evidence, norms and standards, including those that strengthen the case for investment; building national capacities to address these issues; and fostering global advocacy. The EQH Unit engages a broad range of partners and networks to scale up effective action in countries, continuing to emphasize WHO’s work on the “Health in All Policies” approach.

 

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Measuring the progress and impact of the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030): framework and indicators recommended by WHO Technical Advisory Group

Global efforts to foster healthy ageing took a significant leap forward in 2020 when WHO Member States endorsed the Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030)...

World report on social determinants of health equity: executive summary

Unacceptable gaps persist in how long people can expect to live healthy lives depending on where they live, the communities they belong to, their education...

World report on social determinants of health equity

Unacceptable gaps persist in how long people can expect to live healthy lives depending on where they live, the communities they belong to, their education...

The Health For All Film Festival

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