Old Europe — New Public Health
2007
Old Europe — New Public Health
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Ilona Kickbusch
Primary Institution: Graduate Institute of International Studies
Conclusion
Europe is adopting a social paradigm for public health that emphasizes the importance of social determinants.
Supporting Evidence
- Europe is moving forward in adopting the social paradigm outlined in the Ottawa Charter.
- The European Commission is drafting a health strategy to improve health across all sectors.
- The Finnish presidency of the EU prioritized a determinants-based approach to health.
Takeaway
This article talks about how Europe is changing its approach to health by focusing on social factors that affect people's well-being, unlike the U.S. which focuses more on individual responsibility.
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