Poverty as the 'cause of causes': call for action and research into addressing poverty to improve the health of urban communities: Evidence from Pakistan

Abstract

Background & Purpose The social factors and processes presented in the ‘Socioeconomic Determinants of Health’ model have proven to create health inequities in various settings. Our study whilst exploring access, cost, &... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Aftab Akbar Ali Mukhi (The Aga Khan University)
  2. Nazila Bano Khalid (Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan & Aga Khan Social Welfare Board for Pakistan)
  3. Tazeen Saeed Ali (The Aga Khan University)

Topic Areas

IV. Behaviors 4.1 Mobilities and health 4.2 Spatial analysis of substance abuse and treatm , VI. Research and action 6.1 Collaboration; interaction of researchers; stakeholders 6.2 S

Session

EFA-O-09 » Evidence for Action in Policy and Programs (08:00 - Monday, 4th April, TBA)

Paper

Aftab_A_Ali_Mukhi_et_al_-_Poverty_as_the__cause_of_causes_-_call_for_action_and_research_into_addressing_poverty_to_improve_the_health_of_urban_communities-_Evidence_from_Pakistan.docx

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