Public Squares Initiative
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Addressing the social and environmental determinants of health (SEDOH) for social justice and health equity. 

The social and environmental determinants of health (SEDOH) play a vital role in influencing health outcomes and health disparities within and across populations. It encompasses not only the physical, social, and economic conditions in which individuals live, work, and play but also the nuanced system within which these factors intersect and interact. This Public Square focuses on tackling the challenge of SEDOH through the lens of social justice. It aims to diminish inequalities, advance good health, and stimulate creative innovation. By fostering collaboration and dialogue among experts with diverse perspectives, the public square will foster innovative and holistic solutions.​


Faculty / School / Department represente​d: ​​

  • Department of Economics​
  • Department of Global Health
  • Division of Health Systems and Public Health​​
  • ​Department of Psychology​​​​
  • Unit for Research on Health & Society
  • Department of Visual Arts

Core Stellenbosch University Team:  

  • Prof. Bronwyne Coetzee​​
  • Dr. Donald Skinner​
  • Dr. Juliet Nyasulu​​
  • Dr. Karolien Perold-Bull​
  • Prof. Lynn Hendricks
  • Ms. Mandisa Mashaba
  • Ms. Nicala Zeeman​
  • Prof. Nicola Plastow​​
  • Prof. Rene English
  • Prof. Rizwana Roomaney​​

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