The new battlefront over health programs for the poor is taking place over what has historically been a progressive concept: social determinants of health. The idea that social and environmental ...

We all desire to be healthy. The practice of medicine seeks to restore health. Our institutions of public health aim to preserve and promote health. But what is health? The World Health Organization ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Welcome to the world of health and wellness! In a world where our schedules are always jam-packed and our lives are constantly on the go, it’s easy to overlook the importance of our ...

Richard Hallam's new book Abolishing the Concept of Mental Illness: Rethinking the Nature of our Woes was published by Routledge in March 2018. Richard provided me with the following to give you a ...

Health equity means ensuring everyone has the chance to be as healthy as possible. However, factors outside of a person’s control can prevent them from achieving their best health. Examples of these ...

Urbanised humans are the most invasive species on Earth, consuming the majority of the planet's resources. In an endless battle with nature, the urban fosters an unhealthy condition resulting in ...

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Suggested Citation: "Appendix C: Commissioned Paper on a Proposed Framework for Integration of Health Care Quality Measures Related to Health Literacy, Language Access, and Cultural Competence." ...