Special Social Groups and Social Factors

Abstract

Purpose

This chapter provides both an introduction to the volume and a brief review of literature on special social groups and social factors as linked to disparities in health and health care services.

Methodology/approach

This chapter takes the form of a literature review.

Findings

The chapter argues for the importance of greater examination of special social groups and other social factors in understanding disparities in health and health care services.

Originality/value

Reviews the issues of special social groups and other social factors and previews this volume.

Citation

Kronenfeld, J.J. (2016), "Special Social Groups and Social Factors", Special Social Groups, Social Factors and Disparities in Health and Health Care (Research in the Sociology of Health Care, Vol. 34), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 3-13. https://doi.org/10.1108/S0275-495920160000034001