Introduction My last article focused on culture as a social determinant of health. Today, I want to look at yet another important but often underestimated determinant—religion. As usual, I will ‘drum my point home’ with stories. About Religion and its positive influence on health Religion shapes the beliefs, practices, and way of life of its […]
RUDDER FACTORS: CULTURE, AN IMPORTANT SOCIAL HEALTH DETERMINANT
Culture is an important but often overlooked health determinant. This article speaks to the power of culture to shape health outcomes of populations.
WATER AND IRONIES: BEAUTIFUL ON THE OUTSIDE, BROKEN WITHIN
Ironies all around Life is full of ironies. They are all around us. Sometimes, they are thought-provoking. Sometimes, unbelievable. My job affords me the opportunity to travel to several underserved communities across Ghana. As someone who is passionate about the “safe water for all agenda”, I am intentional about observing how people access safe water from community to […]
Beneath the tip of the Iceberg: Social Determinants of Health
This article is a continuation of my previous article on social determinants of health: Beneath the Tip of the Iceberg: Social Health Determinants. It emphasizes how social determinants of health (SDOH) shape public health. It offers suggestions on how to address the problem of unequal distribution of these determinants of health. The Role of Social […]