Watch: What makes us healthy? An introduction to the social determinants of health
To understand what makes us healthy, we need to look at the bigger picture.
Watch our animation about the wider factors that shape our opportunities to live healthy lives – from the work we do to the places where we live.
Our infographic series explores how different social determinants influence our health, with supporting blogs and interviews to capture both expert insights and the lived experience of people.
The themes are:
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