Social Determinants of Health: The Key to Sustainable Development

By GH Magazine

Rio de Janeiro ? Representatives from about 120 countries, including 60 ministers, gathered for what is estimated to be the largest health conference since Alma Ata. This three day event, convened by the World Health Organization and hosted by the Government of Brazil, brings together representatives from all sectors of society and will culminate with the likely endorsement of a ?Rio Declaration on Social Determinants of Health,? which will outline the agreements and pledges to improve the social conditions that affect health.

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Social Determinants of Health: The Key to Sustainable Development

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