Michael Marmot

The Health Gap: The Challenge of an Unequal World

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ISBN 13:
9781408857977
author:
Michael Marmot
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Bloomsbury Paperbacks
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
400
Dimensions:
19.8 x 2.9 x 13.1 cm
Genre:
Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Discrimination & Racism, Michael Marmot,The Health Gap: The Challenge of an Unequal World,Bloomsbury Paperbacks,1408857979,Medicine: General,Medical sociology,Prose: non-fiction,SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discri
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The Health Gap: The Challenge of an Unequal World by Michael Marmot explores the stark reality of health disparities across the globe. The author reveals how even within countries, those at relative social disadvantage suffer from poorer health outcomes, often due to factors such as poverty, violence, and lifestyle choices.

Conventional approaches to improving health have focused on access to medical care, sanitation, and disease control, but Marmot argues that these solutions only address the symptoms, not the root causes of inequality. Instead, he advocates for creating conditions that enable individuals and communities to thrive, thereby reducing health disparities.

With compelling evidence from around the world, Marmot makes a compelling case for addressing the social determinants of health. By understanding the complex interplay between material success, social status, and health outcomes, we can work towards a more equitable and healthier world.

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