Pursuing health equity means striving for the highest possible standard of health for all and giving special attention to the needs of those at greatest risk of poor health, based on social determinants.
Social determinants are conditions in the environments in which people are born, live, learn, work, play and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning and quality-of-life outcomes and risks.
Principles include:
- Giving the community a voice
- Forging authentic relationships
- Creating policy change
- Appreciating diversity and inclusion