Sir Michael Marmot - Insecurity and Social Determinants of Health
Sir Michael Marmot - Insecurity and Social Determinants of Health
Sir Michael Marmot - Insecurity and Social Determinants of Health
Threaten health Threaten human dignity Threaten psychosocial wellbeing; Threaten access to and availability of services, including health care, education, food, water Exacerbate health inequities avoidable inequalities in health outcomes
Conflict and deprivation are interconnected. Deprivation has many causal links to violence, although these have to be carefully examined. Conversely, wars kill people, destroy trust among them, increase poverty and crime, and slow down the economy. Addressing such insecurities effectively demands an integrated approach.
Social justice Empowerment material, psychosocial, political Creating the conditions for people to take control of their lives
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Inequity in infant mortality rates between countries and within countries by mothers education
India 2005/6
Peru 2000
Source: DHS
Conflict-affected countries
Source: Global Burden of Armed Violence Report, Geneva Declaration Secretariat 2008
92% of maternal deaths in rural areas Mean age at marriage is 15 years 94% of respondents had less than 1 year education Women report barriers to seeking health care Low use of available health care (only 11% prenatal care, less than 1% reported trained health care worker at delivery)
Social disruption
Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age
Early child development and education Healthy Places Conditions in which people are Fair Employment born, grow, live, work and age Social Protection Universal Health Care
Market Responsibilit y
Gender Equity
Empowerment
Cultural Factors: Self-government Land claim participation Community Control: Health services Education Cultural facilities Police/fire services
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Yet, inequities in health outcomes persist within and among countries. Most of the difference is attributable to the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age.
A Fair Society
Conditions in which individuals and communities have control over their lives
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Give every child the best start in life Enable all children, young people and adults to maximise their capabilities and have control over their lives Create fair employment and good work for all Ensure healthy standard of living for all Create and develop healthy and sustainable places and communities Strengthen the role and impact of ill health prevention
Strengthening Communities Building partnerships with those affected, civil society and a range of civic partners.
Strengthening Communities:
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service England: Promoting healthier, safer communities Community fire safety team follow up to home safety checks Youth programmes Community fire stations On site free gyms Gardens & gardening projects Community rooms