Social Determinants and Health Disparities

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.

Citation

Kronenfeld, J.J. (2013), "Social Determinants and Health Disparities", Social Determinants, Health Disparities and Linkages to Health and Health Care (Research in the Sociology of Health Care, Vol. 31), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 3-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/S0275-4959(2013)0000031003