Reich et al describe "fundamental cause theory" and why it is useful in addressing the social and institutional determinants of health. Fundamental cause theory addresses …
In this article, Fullilove and Cantal-Dupart explore the effect that “urban upheaval” has had on the health of minoritized populations, and how best physicians can …
In this article, Hansen and Metzl introduce structural competency and make an argument for training clinical practitioners to create structural interventions. This is the introductory …
In this article, Metzel and Roberts write about the importance of a “structural competency” curriculum for medical practitioners. They argue that many health-related variables that …
In this perspective piece, Bourgois et. al describe the concept of “structural vulnerability,” how it was incorporated into a questionnaire designed to address structural forces …
Metzl et. al review the impact of an interdisciplinary pre-health undergraduate program at Vanderbilt University focused on the social and societal dimensions of illness. The …