Social Determinants of Health
We work to address the social, physical and economic conditions that impact upon health, by compiling and disseminating evidence on what works to address these determinants, building capacity and advocating for more action.

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Pedestrian safety: a road safety manual for decision-makers and practitioners, 2nd ed

Walking brings health, transport and environmental benefits, but roads remain unsafe for pedestrians all over the world. Pedestrians account for nearly...

National programmes for age-friendly cities and communities: a guide

Our physical and social environments are major influences on how we experience ageing and the opportunities it brings. Creating age-friendly environments...

Helmets: a road safety manual for decision-makers and practitioners, 2nd edition

Safe, quality helmets reduce the risk of death in a road crash by over six times, and reduce the risk of brain injury by up to 74%. Head trauma is the...

Participatory video for meaningful engagement of older people: a toolkit

This toolkit shows how the process known as “participatory video” (PV) can be used to ensure meaningful engagement of older people and contribute...

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This guidance is meant to help inspire and plan activities and events, to mark “World Drowning Prevention Day”, on 25 July. It provides background...

First page of the document 'Key steps for developing national programmes for age-friendly cities and communities.'

This document summarizes the key steps to consider while creating or strengthening a national programme for age-friendly cities and communities (AFCC)....

The first slide in the slide deck for national programmes for age-friendly cities and communities.

This slide deck and presentation supports the WHO publication National programmes for age-friendly cities and communities: a guide by providing a...

This manual provides guidance and evidence for decision-makers and practitioners that should lead to an increase in the use of vehicle occupant restraints,...

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