Social Determinants of Health

The Evolving Case for Public-Private Partnerships to Achieve the Global Goals

by Jenna Ogilvie | Oct 1, 2018 | Commentary, Perspectives

  Upon arriving in Kenya in 1987, I was a well-trained parasitologist who knew nothing about development, economics, political systems, or structural poverty. Kenya, however, became my classroom. The focus three decades ago was to attack one disease at a time, to...

The Case for Health Literacy – Moving from Equality to Liberation

by Jenna Ogilvie | May 21, 2018 | Commentary, Perspectives

  The majority of health literacy research focuses on providing support to patients and strengthening individual health literacy skills. The work is much needed and important but places the onus or responsibility to increase health literacy solely on those who are...

The Interdependence of Families, Communities, and Children’s Health: Public Investments That Strengthen Families and Communities, and Promote Children’s Healthy Development and Societal Prosperity

by Molly Doyle | Apr 9, 2018 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  ABSTRACT | Children’s development of cognitive, affective, and behavioral capacities is best promoted when the contexts that surround them are strong and healthy. Children are embedded in families, who are, in turn, embedded in communities. Policies or programs that...

Investing in Children to Promote America’s Prosperity

by Molly Doyle | Mar 26, 2018 | Commentary, Perspectives

  “America, the land of opportunity” has been the historical rallying cry inspiring individuals to work their hardest to succeed. Although today’s children will determine our nation’s future prosperity, scientists have repeatedly demonstrated that individuals are...

The ROI of Health and Well-Being: Business Investment in Healthier Communities

by Molly Doyle | Nov 6, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  Abstract | Businesses are gaining a greater understanding of the effect that employee health and the health of the communities in which businesses reside has on their success. No matter the size, type, or location of a business, many of them are proactively looking...