Dec 12, 2024 · The social determinants of health (SDH) are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life.

Aug 27, 2008 · The Commission on Social Determinants of Health (CSDH) was established by WHO in March 2005 to support countries and global health partners in addressing the social factors leading to ill health and health inequities.

The Department of Social Determinants of Health (SDH) leads WHO’s efforts to tackle the social, physical and economic conditions in society that impact upon health. In this regard, colleagues compile and disseminate evidence on what works to address these determinants, build capacities and advocate for accelerated action.

In 2005, WHO established the CSDH to support countries and global health partners in addressing SDH and reducing health inequities across the world.18 Over the nearly past two decades since convening the CSDH, Member States of WHO have repeatedly committed to addressing SDH to improve health equity, such as with the adoption of the 2011 Rio Poli...

4.1 Current directions in SDH theory 15 4.2 Pathways and mechanisms through which SDH influence health 16 4.2.1 Social selection perspective 16 4.2.2 Social causation perspective 17 4.2.3 Life course perspective 18 5. cSdH conceptual framework 20 5.1 Purpose of constructing a framework for the CSDH 20

Key research sources are given for each: stress, early life, social exclusion, working conditions, unemployment, social support, addiction, healthy food and transport policy. Policy and action for health need to address the social determinants of health, attacking the causes of ill health before they can lead to problems.

WHO and the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) 1 – Key Resources for Working on the SDH Title Brief description Global and regional frameworks, regulations, strategies and guidance Pan American Health Organization / WHO Regional Office for the Americas. Strategy and Plan of Action on Health Promotion 2019-2030 (forthcoming)

Jul 13, 2017 · In order to monitor the progress accomplished towards dracunculiasis eradication, district-wise surveillance indicators, a line list of cases and a line list of villages with cases are sent to WHO by the national dracunculiasis eradication programmes.

Feb 10, 2025 · The Social Determinants of Health (SDH) are defined by the World Health Organization as “the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life”.

The Discussion Paper Series on Social Determinants of Health provides a forum for sharing knowledge on how to tackle the social determinants of health to improve health equity. Papers explore themes related to questions of strategy, governance, tools, and capacity building.