Health Equity and Social Determinants of Maternal, Child, and Minority Health
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Global Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 November 2026 | Viewed by 1012
Special Issue Editor
Interests: social determinants of health; welfare; international social work; development; global health
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Dear Colleagues,
Despite major progress in global maternal, child, and minority health, persistent inequities continue to undermine the well-being of populations worldwide. Social determinants such as income, education, employment, gender norms, housing, and access to welfare and healthcare services have a profound impact on health outcomes.
This Special Issue focuses on how social, economic, and policy contexts influence maternal, child, and minority health, particularly among disadvantaged and vulnerable groups. This Special Issue emphasizes the need for equity-oriented health systems, integrated welfare services, and inclusive social protection policies. International social work interventions and welfare programs can play a transformative role in advancing well-being.
In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—especially Goals 1 (No Poverty), 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 5 (Gender Equality), and 10 (Reduced Inequalities)—this Special Issue invites interdisciplinary research that explores how structural determinants, welfare reforms, and community-based initiatives can promote equitable health outcomes. Studies employing quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods and offering local, comparative, or global perspectives are welcome.
Dr. Madhu Sudhan Atteraya
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- health equity
- social determinants of health
- maternal and child health (MCH)
- welfare and social protection
- international social work
- sustainable development goals (SDGs)
- global health
- health policy and development
- gender and health inequality
- community-based interventions
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