Health and Society, Department of Social Sciences of Wageningen University

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Health and Society is an academic unit of Wageningen University involved in research and teaching in the field of health and health promotion.

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A healthy society is happier and more productive and is a key driver of economic growth. Investing in people's health therefore, means investing in society.
At the chairgroup Health and Society of Wageningen UR, we focus on societal relevant health issues. Most emerging health issues have a complex nature, meaning that issues arise from the interplay between individuals, groups or communities and factors within their socio-ecological context. The analysis of these issues as well as the road to solutions, require input from multiple scientific and societal disciplines. For this, our research and education uses a multi- and interdisciplinary approach, working together with natural and social scientific disciplines, health professions, health policy and industry.