The Social Determinants of Non-communicable Diseases: A Political Perspective

2013 ◽  
pp. 95-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis Raphael
Keyword(s):  
Social Determinants ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Political Perspective ◽  
The Social

scholarly journals Non-communicable diseases in Indian slums: re-framing the Social Determinants of Health

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1438840 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lily Beth Lumagbas ◽  
Harry Laurence Selby Coleman ◽  
Joske Bunders ◽  
Antoine Pariente ◽  
Anne Belonje ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Determinants Of Health ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Determinants Of Health ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
The Social

scholarly journals Dietary practices, physical activity and social determinants of non-communicable diseases in Nepal: a systemic analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudesh R Sharma ◽  
Anna Matheson ◽  
Danielle Lambrick ◽  
James Faulkner ◽  
David W Lounsbury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health System ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Junk Food ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Dynamic Interactions ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Social

Background: The objective of this paper was to describe the role of dietary practices and physical activity in the interaction of the social determinants of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Nepal. Method: The study was a qualitative study design guided by systemic intervention methodology. Qualitative data were collected through key informant interviews (n=63) and focus group discussions (n= 12), and case study-based thematic analysis was carried out. Causal loop diagram was utilised to illustrate the dynamic interactions of the social determinants based on the themes. The study also involved sense-making sessions with policy level and local stakeholders. Findings: Four key interacting themes emerged from the study. Dietary and physical activity practices have shifted significantly at community level contributing to increased risk of NCDs. The practice of healthy and locally produced meals was gradually being displaced by junk food and linked to junk food availability and declining agricultural activities. Health system was ineffective in preventing unhealthy practices. Gender and social economic factors were driving the poor dietary practices and physical inactivity. Conclusion: While the current dietary and physical activity-related practices within communities were poor, the broader determinants such as socio-economic circumstances and gender further fuelled such practices. The health system has potential to play an effective role in the prevention of the behavioural and social determinants of NCDs.

scholarly journals Aiming for Health Equity: The role of Public Health Policy and Primary Healthcare Comment on "Universal Health Coverage for Non-Communicable Diseases and Health Equity: Lessons From Australian Primary Healthcare"

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Burström
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Determinants Of Health ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Health Equity ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Determinants Of Health ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases

This commentary refers to the article by Fisher et al on lessons from Australian primary healthcare (PHC), which highlights the role of PHC to reduce non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and promote health equity. This commentary discusses important elements and features when aiming for health equity, including going beyond the healthcare system and focusing on the social determinants of health in public health policies, in PHC and in the healthcare system as a whole, to reduce NCDs. A wider biopsychosocial view on health is needed, recognizing the importance of social determinants of health, and inequalities in health. Public funding and universal access to care are important prerequisites, but regulation is needed to ensure equitable access in practice. An example of a PHC reform in Sweden indicates that introducing market solutions in a publicly funded PHC system may not benefit those with greater needs and may reduce the impact of PHC on population health.

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