Professor Leads Efforts Linking Public Health Education, Social Determinants of Health

Professor Leads Efforts Linking Public Health Education, Social Determinants of Health - Health Council

Professor Sandra lane talks about “a key to more effective strategies for improving health and healthcare, in particular for undeserved individuals and communities, lies in educating current and future health professionals about the social determinants of health.”

“According to the recently published report, the terms “health inequities,” “health disparities” and “health inequalities” are all used to reflect stark differences in health and health outcomes among and between populations. A consistent message embedded in each of these terms’ definitions is that without addressing the underlying causes of disease and ill health, the risk of perpetuating a cycle of inequity, disparity and inequality will remain for generations to come.”

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