Explaining the role of the social determinants of health on health inequality in South Africa

Background: Action on the social determinants of health (SDH) is relevant for reducing health inequalities. This is particularly the case for South Africa (SA) with its very high level of income inequality and inequalities in health and health outcomes. This paper provides evidence on the key SDH fo...

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Main Authors: John Ele-Ojo Ataguba, Candy Day, Di McIntyre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2015-09-01
Series:Global Health Action
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Online Access:http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/view/28865/pdf_108