Social determinants of health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Dec 12, 2024 · The social determinants of health equity is a complex and multifaceted field. It involves a wide range of stakeholders within and beyond the health sector and all levels of government. In addition, social determinants of health data can be difficult to collect and share.
Mental health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jun 17, 2022 · School-based social and emotional learning programmes are among the most effective promotion strategies for countries at all income levels. Promoting and protecting mental health at work is a growing area of interest and can be supported through legislation and regulation, organizational strategies, manager training and interventions for workers.
Health and Well-Being - World Health Organization (WHO)
The WHO constitution states: "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." An important implication of this definition is that mental health is more than just the absence of mental disorders or disabilities.
Constitution of the World Health Organization
The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition. The health of all peoples is fundamental to the attainment of peace and security and is dependent on the fullest co-operation of individuals and ...
The role of health and social care workers in supporting health
Everyone should be able to access health and social services and afford to use them It is the job of health workers and social care workers to provide health and social services to all people There are different types of care such as: to promote health, prevent or treat illness; rehabilitative care to help people after illness or injury; care ...
Social determinants of health: Key concepts - World Health …
May 7, 2013 · As stated at Alma Ata Conference: "Primary health care is essential health care based on practical, scientifically sound and socially acceptable methods and technology made universally accessible to individuals and families in the community through their full participation and at a cost that the community and country can afford to maintain at every stage of their …
Social Isolation and Loneliness - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jul 29, 2021 · Social isolation and loneliness are increasingly being recognised as a priority public health problem and policy issue for older people. During the course of the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030), the Demographic Change and Healthy Ageing Unit will be addressing social isolation and loneliness as one of the themes that cuts across the four main action areas of the …
Health literacy - World Health Organization (WHO)
Social benefits to high health literacy rates. Improving health literacy in populations provides the foundation on which citizens are enabled to: play an active role in improving their own health; engage successfully with community action for health; hold governments accountable for addressing health and health equity.
Determinants of health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 4, 2024 · The determinants of health include: the social and economic environment, the physical environment, and; the person’s individual characteristics and behaviours. The context of people’s lives determine their health, and so blaming individuals for having poor health or crediting them for good health is inappropriate.
WHO Commission on Social Connection - World Health …
Nov 15, 2023 · The WHO Commission on Social Connection (2024–2026) aims to see the issue recognised and resourced as a global public health priority. The Commission will propose a global agenda on social connection, working with high-level Commissioners to make the case for action, marshal support to scale up proven solutions and measure progress.