NHS and the whole of society must act on social determinants of health for a healthier future (11 April 2024)

Summary

This BMJ long-read article argues that health is going in the wrong direction in the UK, and reversing the trend requires political and societal commitment to deal with the underlying causes. It proposes evidence-based solutions to the worsening health and widening inequalities in the UK through action on the social determinants of health.