The social determinants of health

Course summary
Who should do the course?
Why do this course?
 In this course you’ll expand your knowledge of the social determinants of health - how the environments where we   live, work, study and play contribute to our health and wellbeing. 

 Other courses in this series:
 Gender as a social determinant of health
 Rurality as a social determinant of health


 Individuals in the community or those working in a variety of fields including health, services, local council or   government organisations.


 Build your knowledge to support a better understanding of how social, political and economic environments shape   our health, so you can create strategies that support healthier, happier communities.

Course information

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