Social systems across Europe are under immense strain. This includes the health system, facing – amongst other challenges… Read More
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Healthy and active ageing: looking through an economic lens
Improved life expectancy in Europe is a triumph for public health and health services. But it has also… Read More
Children worry about the economy too
Children pick up on conversations more than you probably realise. As turbulent times continue to affect those most… Read More
From crisis to catalyst: it’s time to prioritise health and wellbeing
A cost-of-living crisis is more than just an economic squeeze: it is a public health emergency. A new… Read More
Wellbeing and the rise of the Circus Consultant
Sweden has taken innovative steps to highlight how important the arts are to our health and wellbeing. In… Read More
Why were social factors ignored during the pandemic?
When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit Europe in February 2020, government responses primarily aimed to ‘flatten the curve’ of infection rates to prevent illness… Read More
Are we on track to meet SDG 3 to reduce NCDs in Europe?
Caroline Costongs, Director of EuroHealthNet, reviews the latest evidence on whether European countries are on track to reach… Read More
The Andalusian Comprehensive Strategy for Healthy Living: a collaborative process
Improving population health and wellbeing is the fundamental goal of the Andalusian Comprehensive Strategy for Healthy Living. With… Read More
Integrating health into spatial planning in post COVID-19 recovery: opportunities for the future
The determinants of health, access to green and blue spaces, housing condition, and noise and air pollution, highlight… Read More
Growing strong in times of crisis – Investing in wellbeing and health equity for young and old
Our societies have reached their tipping point. Demographic change, growing inequalities, the climate crisis, COVID-19, and the impacts… Read More
Support materials for coping with grief in times of COVID-19 in Spain
Dealing with grief during the COVID-19 pandemic requires special support. During these difficult times, the work carried… Read More
Diving into data: Developments in global health inequalities research
How is data changing health inequalities research, and how does it interact with policy? The Centre for Global… Read More
Social homes – foundations for building back better
As we all spend more time at home, the links between our homes and health have never been… Read More
Aligning Health Promoting Communities and the Sustainable Development Goals: the Icelandic experience
Many of the factors that affect our health lie beyond the scope of the health sector. Therefore health… Read More