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Research in the Sociology of Health Care
Social Determinants, Health Disparities and Linkages to Health and Health Care
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Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Volume
31
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1108/S0275-4959(2013)31
ISBN electronic:
978-1-78190-588-3
ISBN print:
978-1-78190-587-6
Series ISSN:
0275-4959
Publication date:
2013
Book Chapter

Social Determinants and Health Disparities

By
Jennie Jacobs Kronenfeld
Jennie Jacobs Kronenfeld
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Jennie Jacobs Kronenfeld
© 2013 Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2013
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Doi:
https://doi.org/10.1108/S0275-4959(2013)0000031003
  • Published:
    2013
© 2013 Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2013
Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Abstract

Purpose

This chapter provides both an introduction to the volume and a review of literature on health disparities and social determinants.

Methodology/approach

Literature Review.

Findings

The chapter argues for the importance of greater consideration of social determinants of health disparities. This includes a consideration of race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status factors, geographic and place factors, and disparities especially linked to particular diseases.

Originality/value of paper

Reviews the topic of health disparities and social determinants and previews this book.

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