Studying the Effects of Social Environment on Health in China: Challenges and Solutions

Many factors have been identified as determinants of increasing health inequalities in China. Health research has focused mostly on individual- and family-level determinants, whereas the effects of social environment are largely left unexplored. This paper suggests the aspects of social environment to be studied in relation to health in the context of China. In addition, an integrated life course and ecological perspective is proposed to address some conceptual and methodological challenges identified in the current research.
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Li, Yawen
2011
China Journal of Social Work
4
2
153-164
1752-5098
10.1080/17525098.2011.588829
1698