Table 1.

Social determinants of health and descriptions of each determinant

	Determinants
1.	The social gradient
	Poor social and economic circumstances affect health throughout life.
2.	Early life
	The health impact of early development and education lasts a lifetime.
3.	Social exclusion
	Being excluded from the society and treated as less than equal leads to worse health.
4.	Work
	Control over work leads to better health.
5.	Unemployment
	Job security increases health, well-being, and job satisfaction.
6.	Social support
	Less social and emotional support from others increases the likelihood of poor health.
7.	Social capital
	The existence of trust, norms, and networks in communities or in wider societies helps protect people and their health.
8.	Addiction
	Use of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco is influenced by wider social settings.
9.	Food
	Global market forces control healthy food supply.
10.	Transport
	Healthy transport means less driving and more walking and cycling and is supported by better public transport.