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Extensive research has shown that social factors are as important as biological ones in determining health. This work addresses the fundamental questions which will lead the way toward countries investing seriously in improving social conditions, as a way of improving population health.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Heymann, Jody, 1959-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2005.
Subjects:
Social medicine.
Medical policy > Social aspects.
Epidemiology.
Social change.
Medical geography.
Epidemiology
Topography, Medical
Politique sanitaire > Aspect social.
Épidémiologie.
Géographie médicale.
Public Health.
MEDICAL.
Medical geography
Medical policy > Social aspects
Social change
Social medicine
Electronic books.
Computer network resources.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:Extensive research has shown that social factors are as important as biological ones in determining health. This work addresses the fundamental questions which will lead the way toward countries investing seriously in improving social conditions, as a way of improving population health.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxiii, 417 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780195179200
019517920X