The solid facts - promoting physical activity and active living in urban environments - the role of local governments : WHO Regional Publications, European Series No 89.
Disparity has drawn attention to the remarkable sensitivity of health to the social environment. This publication examines this social gradient in health, and explains how psychological and social influences affect physical health and longevity. It then looks at what is known about the most importan...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Geneva :
World Health Organization,
2006.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Sumario: | Disparity has drawn attention to the remarkable sensitivity of health to the social environment. This publication examines this social gradient in health, and explains how psychological and social influences affect physical health and longevity. It then looks at what is known about the most important social determinants of health today, and the role that public policy can play in shaping a social environment that is more conducive to better health. This second edition relies on the most up-to-date sources in its selection and description of the main social determinants of health in our society. |
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Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (66 pages) |
ISBN: | 9789289021814 9289021810 9781280841767 1280841761 |