Assessing the impact and effectiveness of intersectoral action on the social determinants of health
This expedited systematic review is part of the NCCDH’s effort to explores “what works” to improve health equity through action on the social determinants of health. The purpose of the review is to examine the question, “What is the impact and effectiveness of intersectoral action as a public health practice for health equity through action on the social determinants of health?”
Use this resource to:
- Gain an understanding of how public health works with other sectors to intervene on the social determinants of health and advance health equity.
- Become familiar with the current state of research evidence on the impact of intersectoral action on health equity
- Identify research gaps and opportunities to strengthen the evidence base for intersectoral action on health equity and the social determinants of health
A summary statement of the report findings is available here.
“Health-evidence.ca has rated this review as methodologically strong. A summary of their quality assessment is available here.”
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health. (2012). Assessing the impact and effectiveness of intersectoral action on the social determinants of health and health equity: An expedited systematic review. Antigonish, NS: Author.