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Social determinants of health The social (or wider) determinants of health refer to the social, cultural, political, economic, commercial and environmental factors that shape the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age
Some key social determinants of health are: our education and employment opportunities; our housing; our social networks; and where we live and the extent it facilitates exercise, a good diet and social connection. The Health Foundation’s programme of work on healthy lives complements our portfolio of work to improve health care delivery, and draws on our experience of making change happen in complex systems.
Our recent work and content on this topic is listed below.
Webinar: Health in 2040: Current and projected patterns of illness by deprivation in England
This webinar convened experts to explore what the findings mean for how we might need to change as a society, and what can we do to better prepare for the future.
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Addressing the leading risk factors for ill health – supporting local government to do more
Tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy foods are the leading causes of preventable ill health in England. This briefing outlines five national policy changes that would support further local government actio...
What is happening to young people’s mental health?
Mariah Kelly and April Whitworth reflect on findings about young people’s mental health, highlighting the need to address trends proactively.
Improving healthy life expectancy is a mountain that the next government must climb
Kathryn Marszalek, Senior Analytical Manager at the Health Foundation responds to the latest Office for National Statistics data on healthy life expectancy.
Devolution in Greater Manchester: findings from a major study
A major study on the impact of devolution on health in Greater Manchester finds some positive signs but the overall picture is complex.
A vibrant network supporting anchors to take practical action on health
Rose Minshall from Innovation Unit explains what HALN has achieved so far, and how the network now has plans for even bigger impact.
The importance of credible evidence
Charles Tallack argues for credibility and plausibility in messaging about tackling health inequalities.
Health Foundation responds to new DWP data on health conditions for Universal Credit claimants
Health Foundation responds to new DWP data on health conditions for Universal Credit claimants.
Inequalities in life expectancy: how the UK compares
This analysis shows how international comparisons can be useful to guide policymaking on reducing health inequalities.
Interpreting the latest life expectancy data
What's happening to life expectancy in the UK? Myriam Vriend and Anna Gazzillo interpret the latest data on period and cohort life expectancy.
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