Educating Social Work Leaders Since 1931

Educating Social Work Leaders Since 1931

Social Determinants of Health

Social injustices Social exclusion Chronic diseases Communicable diseases, Maternal and perinatal conditions Nutritional deficiencies

Educating Social Work Leaders Since 1931

Social Determinants of Health

Poor diets Alcohol abuse, and smoking Material deprivation Health-compromising behaviors Access to quality services Environmental degradation

Educating Social Work Leaders Since 1931

The concept of Human Security

Logic of universal rights and places individuals and communities at the center of concern.

The concern is not only about physical security but is also regarding economic, social, environment and human rights security.

Number of hungry people in the world - 2010United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization

Educating Social Work Leaders Since 1931

Sustainable development: Four core areas

Economy: maximising the society’s well-being, economic equity and eradicating poverty through the creation of wealth and livelihoods, equal access to resources, and the optimal and efficient use of natural resources.

Educating Social Work Leaders Since 1931

Sustainable development: Four core areas

Socio-political sustainability means, promoting social equity and uplifting the welfare and quality of life by improving access to basic health and education services, respect for human rights.

Educating Social Work Leaders Since 1931

Sustainable development: Four core areas

Environment: the enhancement and conservation of the environment and natural resources for future generations

Educating Social Work Leaders Since 1931

Sustainable development: Four core areas

Comprehensive health and development policies oriented toward SDH.

Policies across a range of sectors: finance, labor, education, transportation, and health.

Comprehensive, cross-governmental actions.