James Herbert Williams - Social Determinants of Health

Educating Social Work Leaders Since 1931

Educating Social Work Leaders Since 1931

Social Determinants of Health

Social injustices

Social exclusion

Chronic diseases

Communicable diseases,

Maternal and perinatal conditions

Nutritional deficiencies

Educating Social Work Leaders Since 1931

Social Determinants of Health

Poor diets

Alcohol abuse, and smoking

Material deprivation

Health-compromising behaviors

Access to quality services

Environmental degradation

Educating Social Work Leaders Since 1931

The concept of Human Security

Logic of universal rights and places

individuals and communities at the center of

concern.

The concern is not only about physical

security but is also regarding economic,

social, environment and human rights

security.

Number of hungry people in the world - 2010 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization

Educating Social Work Leaders Since 1931

Sustainable development:

Four core areas

Economy: maximising the society’s well-

being, economic equity and eradicating

poverty through the creation of wealth and

livelihoods, equal access to resources, and

the optimal and efficient use of natural

resources.

Educating Social Work Leaders Since 1931

Sustainable development:

Four core areas

Socio-political sustainability means,

promoting social equity and uplifting the

welfare and quality of life by improving

access to basic health and education

services, respect for human rights.

Educating Social Work Leaders Since 1931

Sustainable development:

Four core areas

Environment: the enhancement and

conservation of the environment and natural

resources for future generations

Educating Social Work Leaders Since 1931

Sustainable development:

Four core areas

Comprehensive health and development

policies oriented toward SDH.

Policies across a range of sectors: finance,

labor, education, transportation, and health.

Comprehensive, cross-governmental actions.