Action Quote by Michael Marmot
“We have to put reduction of health inequalities at the centre of our public health strategy and that will require action on the social determinants of health.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Health Inequalities: The Marmot Review, 2010
Addressing health gaps demands focusing on social factors that shape wellbeing.
In simple terms: Health gaps need social focus.
Prioritize social determinants.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- education policy
- housing reforms
- income support programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policymakers balance economic growth with health equity?
- What social policies most directly reduce health gaps?
Changing social structures is politically challenging.