The social determinants of health and cancer

A person’s socioeconomic circumstances often determine can impact their risk of cancer, their chances of survival and quality of life. The resulting inequities in health must be addressed so that everyone can attain the highest possible standard of health. This report provides an in-depth look at how health inequity can be addressed through advocacy and action. It analyses a number of social determinants that create inequities between populations and how they can lead to poorer health outcomes