--- product_id: 184681910 title: "The Political Determinants of Health" price: "¥12928" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/184681910-the-political-determinants-of-health store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The Political Determinants of Health **Price:** ¥12928 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Political Determinants of Health - **How much does it cost?** ¥12928 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/184681910-the-political-determinants-of-health) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description How do policy and politics influence the social conditions that generate health outcomes? Reduced life expectancy, worsening health outcomes, health inequity, and declining health care options―these are now realities for most Americans. However, in a country of more than 325 million people, addressing everyone's issues is challenging. How can we effect beneficial change for everyone so we all can thrive? What is the great equalizer? In this book, Daniel E. Dawes argues that political determinants of health create the social drivers―including poor environmental conditions, inadequate transportation, unsafe neighborhoods, and lack of healthy food options―that affect all other dynamics of health. By understanding these determinants, their origins, and their impact on the equitable distribution of opportunities and resources, we will be better equipped to develop and implement actionable solutions to close the health gap. Dawes draws on his firsthand experience helping to shape major federal policies, including the Affordable Care Act, to describe the history of efforts to address the political determinants that have resulted in health inequities. Taking us further upstream to the underlying source of the causes of inequities, Dawes examines the political decisions that lead to our social conditions, makes the social determinants of health more accessible, and provides a playbook for how we can address them effectively. A thought-provoking and evocative account that considers both the policies we think of as "health policy" and those that we don't, The Political Determinants of Health provides a novel, multidisciplinary framework for addressing the systemic barriers preventing the United States from becoming the healthiest nation in the world. Review: Great read for learning about health and population advocacy - Excellent read for learning about health and population advocacy and population health needs, the metaphors added for a refreshing read. excellent shipping and packaging Review: Enlightening ! - Ordered this book for a grad school assignment but it was particularly enlightening. I was very familiar with the social determinants of health but never had been introduced to the political determinants in this manner. The importance of this framing around health is crucial and should not be ignored when discussing this topic. Dawes provides historical context throughout and eloquently explains why we are seeing such wide disparities in our nation while also noting tidbits of progress. As a student, it felt like a call to action - to bring attention to the political determinants of health that have shaped our nation. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #64,424 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #17 in Health Policy (Books) #27 in Health Care Delivery (Books) #43 in Public Health Administration | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 281 Reviews | ## Images ![The Political Determinants of Health - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qgVNnGvyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read for learning about health and population advocacy *by M***A on April 3, 2026* Excellent read for learning about health and population advocacy and population health needs, the metaphors added for a refreshing read. excellent shipping and packaging ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enlightening ! *by O***A on July 27, 2021* Ordered this book for a grad school assignment but it was particularly enlightening. I was very familiar with the social determinants of health but never had been introduced to the political determinants in this manner. The importance of this framing around health is crucial and should not be ignored when discussing this topic. Dawes provides historical context throughout and eloquently explains why we are seeing such wide disparities in our nation while also noting tidbits of progress. As a student, it felt like a call to action - to bring attention to the political determinants of health that have shaped our nation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Timely and Insightful Book on the Drivers and Determinants of Health *by A***R on October 3, 2020* Arguably the most timely and insightful book I’ve read on the forces keeping us from elevating the health of all communities. Enjoyed the Allegory of the Orchard, Jessica’s Story, and others that caused me to think more critically about why we have such poor health outcomes and how they came to be. Appreciated the framework for how to change course and advance health equity for all groups. A must read for all who are interested in understanding the determinants of the determinants and drivers of the drivers of health inequities. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/184681910-the-political-determinants-of-health](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/184681910-the-political-determinants-of-health) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-08-14*