Structural and Social Violence

Abstract

Theoretical and conceptual basis is provided for understanding structural and social violence, collective violence and armed conflicts as a public health problem: definitions, typology, burden, root causes and risk factors, public health approach, structural interventions and multilevel prevention. General overview of public health approach, ecological model and human rights approach is presented. The Module also explains the impact of structural and social violence on health, the role of the health sector and suggests a number of practical approaches for prevention and policy intervention.