Closing the gap: Policy into practice on social determinants of health
WHO discussion paper for Rio Conference, 19-21 October 2011
"The Discussion Paper will inform proceedings at the World Conference on Social Determinants of Health about how countries can implement action on social determinants of health, including the recommendations of the WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health. It does not provide a blueprint, but instead lays out the key components that all countries need to integrate in implementing a social determinants approach. The paper aims to show that, in all countries, it is possible to put policy into practice on social determinants of health to improve health and well-being, reduce health inequities and promote development. The final version of the Discussion Paper was developed following extensive consultation with Member States, academia, civil society, other UN agencies and within the WHO Conference Secretariat itself. A public web consultation was undertaken in May and June 2011, with almost 200 submissions received." (WHO, 23 September 2011)
English version available at: www.who.int/sdhconference/discussion_paper
The final version of the Discussion Paper will also be available in French, Spanish and Portuguese shortly.
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Thomas Schwarz MMI
mailto:schwarz@medicusmundi.org