Intersectoral action for health equity: a rapid systematic review | BMC Public Health

Action on the social determinants of health is considered a necessary approach to improving health equity.

Most of the social determinants of health lie outside the sphere of the health sector and thus collaboration with governmental and non-governmental sectors outside of health are required to develop policies and programs to improve health equity. 

Case studies of intersectoral action are available, however there is limited information about the impact of intersectoral action on the social determinants of health and health equity.