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:
Further reading
Quick guide
What makes us healthy?
This guide explores how a person’s opportunity for health is influenced by factors outside the health and social care system.
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Thinking differently about health
Our health is shaped by a wide range of factors, from the jobs we do to the places where we live. But are we getting the mess...
Blog
Keeping us healthy is not all about the NHS
Tackling the issue facing millions across the UK of spending years in ill health will only happen through a comprehensive pre...
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Press release
Government urged to overhaul housing, transport and education policies to secure a healthy society
New report from the Health Foundation finds young people’s future health at risk
Article
Policy recommendations for young people's future health
Read about the nine expert organisations selected to provide a deep dive into seven key policy areas affecting young people's...
Working paper
How many young people are accruing the assets they need for a healthy transition into adulthood?
This working paper uses longitudinal datasets to explore how many young people are accumulating the key asset for future heal...
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