This article reviews the current status of theory and research concerning the social
determinants of health. It provides an overview of current conceptualizations and evidence …

The purposes of this bibliography are to present an overview of the published literature on
equity in health and to summarize key articles relevant to the mission of the International …

To promote university education quality, performance measure indicators (PMIs) must be
established. These indicators ensure the maintenance of university operating standards …

To what extent can we have truly universal, comprehensive and timely health services,
equally available to all? Access to Health Care considers the meaning of'access' in health …

Social differences in the role of habits in health-related behaviour are explored within both
sociology and economics, where we define habits as non-reflective, repetitive behaviour …

The social determinants of health (SDH) concept is common to Canadian policy documents
and reports. Yet, little effort is undertaken to strengthen their quality and promote their more …

Social expectations surrounding sickness have undergone a transformation in Western
welfare states. Emerging discourses about patients' roles and responsibilities do not …

There has been a significant increase in the use of radiological services in the past 30 years.
There are many reasons for this, but one has received little attention: the increased role of …

Abstract “Choice” has long been a principal demand of the women's health movement. This
paper explores some ways in which current trends in biomedicine and health care may be …

There is a growing concern in most countries to address the problem of inequities in health-
care within the context of financial restraints on the public purse and the realities of health …