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16 - The Global Contributions of Psychology to Understanding and Addressing the Non-negotiability of Human Dignity and Health Equity

from Part III - Contemporary Issues in Psychology and Human Rights

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 October 2020

By
Miriam Y. Vega  and
Caleb Otto
Edited by
Neal S. Rubin  and
Roseanne L. Flores
Neal S. Rubin
Affiliation:
Adler University
Roseanne L. Flores
Affiliation:
Hunter College, City University of New York
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Summary

Human dignity is inextricably tied to health equity. In the past quarter century, concerns about widening health inequalities and inequities have increased worldwide. Highlighting this concern is the fact that the Sustainable Development Goals include one health goal and more than fifty health-related targets that are applicable to all countries. Psychology, with an understanding of the importance of the person–environment interaction, can help to meaningfully address health equity and promote the sustainable development goals of the UN 2030 Agenda. In this chapter, we focus on the contributions of psychology to promoting health equity and dignity, and well-being overall, highlighting pertinent research surrounding maternal health, HIV/AIDS, and mental health and well-being.

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The Cambridge Handbook of Psychology and Human Rights , pp. 243 - 257
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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