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Scandinavian Common Sense

Scandinavian Common Sense Policies to Tackle Social Inequalities in Health

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Publisher's Synopsis

At a time when austerity is claimed by some to be the only answer to today's economic woes, a close look at the best practices used in Scandinavia is edifying. Decision makers everywhere dispose of ample evidence showing that social determinants have an impact on health and wellbeing. Yet governments develop policies that diverge enormously. Scandinavian countries are often cited as models for their egalitarian social and health policies but are also known to have thriving economies where the gap dividing rich from poor is smaller than elsewhere. Despite quasi mythic status, these policies aimed to combat inequalities in health are neither well known or understood. Policies discussed in Scandinavian Common Sense include education, housing, conciliation of work and family life, daycare, sustainable development and more. For these policies to be part of political debate, be it in Quebec, Canada, the United States or elsewhere, they must be in the public domain. That is the purpose of this book.

Book information

ISBN: 9781771860642
Publisher: Baraka Books
Imprint: Baraka Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 361.610948
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 191
Weight: 318g
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 12mm