Center for Research on Social Determinants of Health
Many health inequalities arise from social inequalities, highlighting the need to create equity and balance among different social groups. At the same time, discovering the social determinants of health can provide a basis of evidence for developing social and health policies aimed at improving the conditions of the most disadvantaged individuals. This is why the "Commission on Social Determinants of Health" was established by the World Health Organization. The Islamic Republic of Iran is one of the member countries collaborating in this area. Preparatory work began in 2005, and it gained further confirmation with the attendance of commissioners at the Fourth Global Conference on Social Determinants of Health held in Tehran in January 2006. The Ministry of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education, as the main authority responsible for ensuring and preserving the health of the country's population, has paid special attention to social issues that affect health and the subject of health equity, with the aim of achieving the highest possible level of health for all individuals.
The Research Center for Social Determinants of Health in Ardabil was established on October 22, 2013, with the aim of focusing on the social factors affecting health at the administrative complex of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences. Since the establishment and stabilization of such a center, which undoubtedly has the broadest research scope among other research centers, requires comprehensive attention. According to the decision made in the 220th meeting of the Council for the Development of Medical Sciences Universities dated 11/08/2012, "principled approval" was granted for the establishment of this research center at Ardabil University of Medical Sciences. Subsequently, based on the resolution of the 282nd meeting of the Council for the Development of Medical Sciences Universities on June 23, 2021, the definitive approval for the Research Center for Social Determinants of Health at Ardabil University of Medical Sciences was announced.
Email: sdh@arums.ac.ir
Contact phone: +98 4533253492