Social determinants of health

Meaning matters
Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying

Pope Francis died after celebrating Easter with his congregants. AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia   Author: Michelle Riba, University of Michigan On the morning of Easter Monday, after [...]

Refuse to be silent
Psychological tips aren’t enough – policies need to address structural inequities

Our concern is that a narrowly psychological approach overestimates individuals’ control over their own well-being, while underestimating the role of systemic inequities, including those that [...]

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