PHM-Exch> Now published: WHO discussion paper for Rio Conference on Social Determs of Hlth

[Claudio Schuftan]

From: Thomas Schwarz MMI <schwarz at medicusmundi.org>


*Closing the gap: Policy into practice on social determinants of health*

*WHO discussion paper for Rio Conference, 19-21 October 2011 *

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"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)****

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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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