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C/S/415. Importance of Social Support as Determinant of Health

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1600
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the importance of social support and companionship in people’s health and well-being providing evidence to the positive impacts of social support on the treatment of various diseases. The position of the World Health Organisation (WHO) towards social support practices is discussed, the role of social support for Asian immigrants in the UK is evaluated.

 

KEYWORDS: Social Support, Health, World Health Organisation, WHO,