Economics of Social Determinants of Health

This Lancet Commission report outlines both current risks and unrealized opportunities not only for the health and well-being of adolescents but also for the future of society and future generations. Adolescents and young adults face unprecedented social, economic, and cultural change. The most powerful actions for adolescent health and wellbeing are intersectoral, multilevel and multicomponent, and engage and empower young people themselves to be part of the change and accountability mechanisms. This report outlines the…

This case explores the social pressures and risks of cosmetic surgery for adolescent girls in the United States, and how mobilizing community action can change policy. It follows the actions of a concerned father whose 16-year-old daughter wants breast implantation surgery, and the efforts of a coalition of concerned parents and community advocates to enact legislation to protect vulnerable teens from the health risks of a pernicious beauty culture. Through this case students learn vital…

This report from the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) explores the intersection between a person’s gender and the challenges, risks, and inequities faced as a displaced person. The report finds that internal displacement amplifies existing gender inequities and that gendered differences exist between male, female, and LGBTIQ+ displaced persons in their ability to find and make a livelihood, ensure personal health and safety, access education, and find safe housing. The report aims to improve understanding…