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- Social determinants of health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Social determinants of health – broadly defined as the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age, and people’s access to power, money and resources – have a powerful influence on health inequities These are the unfair and avoidable differences in health status seen within and between countries
- World Report on Social Determinants of Health Equity
The social determinants of health equity outweigh genetic influences, health-care access or personal choices in influencing health outcomes Within countries, life expectancy varies by decades, depending on which area you live in and the social group to which you belong
- Health and Well-Being - World Health Organization (WHO)
Mental health is an integral and essential component of health The WHO constitution states: "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity " An important implication of this definition is that mental health is more than just the absence of mental disorders or disabilities
- Social connection linked to improved health and reduced risk of early death
The World Health Organization (WHO) Commission on Social Connection has released its global report revealing that 1 in 6 people worldwide is affected by loneliness, with significant impacts on health and well-being Loneliness is linked to an estimated 100 deaths every hour—more than 871 000 deaths annually
- Social determinants of mental health
Good mental health is integral to human health and well being A person’s mental health and many common mental disorders are shaped by various social, economic, and physical environments operating at different stages of life Risk factors for many common mental disorders are heavily associated with social inequalities, whereby the greater the inequality the higher the inequality in risk
- Teens, screens and mental health
Implement evidence-based programmes in schools covering responsible social media use, online safety, critical thinking skills and healthy gaming habits Enhance mental health services Ensure access to confidential, non-judgmental and affordable mental health services which can address issues arising from problematic digital technology use
- Commission on Social Determinants of Health
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 Commission aimed to draw the attention of governments and society to the social determinants of health and in creating better social conditions for health, particularly among
- Promoting well-being - World Health Organization (WHO)
Well-being is a positive state experienced by individuals and societies Similar to health, it is a resource for daily life and is determined by social, economic and environmental conditions Well-being encompasses quality of life and the ability of people and societies to contribute to the world with a sense of meaning and purpose Focusing on well-being supports the tracking of the equitable
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