Social injustice and public health

Content: PART I: INTRODUCTION
 1. The Nature of Social Injustice and Its Impact on Public Health
 PART II: HOW THE HEALTH OF SPECIFIC POPULATION GROUPS IS AFFECTED BY SOCIAL INJUSTICE
 2. The Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
 3. Racial and Ethnic Minorities
 4. Women
 5. Children
 6. Older People
 7. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender/Transsexual Individuals
 8. People with Disabilities
 9. Incarcerated People
 10. Homeless People
 11. Forced Migrants: Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons
 PART III: HOW SOCIAL INJUSTICE AFFECTS HEALTH
 12. Medical Care
 13. Infectious Diseases
 14. Nutrition
 15. Chronic Diseases
 16. Mental Health
 17. Assaultive Violence and War
 18. Environmental Health
 19. Occupational Safety and Health
 20. Oral Health
 21. International Health: Problems in Developing Countries
 PART IV. WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO PREVENT SOCIAL INJUSTICE AND MINIMIZE ITS IMPACT ON HEALTH
 22. Addressing Social Injustice in a Human Rights Context
 23. Promoting Social Justice Through Public Health Policies, Programs, and Services
 24. Strengthening Communities and the Roles of Individuals in Community Life
 25. Promoting Social Justice Through Education in Public Health
 26. Researching Critical Questions on Social Justice and Public Health: An Ecosocial Perspective
 27. Protecting Human Rights through International and National Law
 28. Promoting Equitable and Sustainable Human Development
 APPENDIX: ORGANIZATIONS ADDRESSING ISSUES OF SOCIAL INJUSTICE AND PUBLIC HEALTH