Margaret Whitehead

Margaret Whitehead is a prominent public health researcher, known for her work on health inequalities. She has contributed significantly to understanding how social factors—like income, education, and environment—affect people’s health and access to healthcare. Whitehead is particularly recognized for her role in developing the concept of the "social determinants of health," which emphasizes that health is influenced by a wide range of societal conditions rather than just medical care. Her research highlights the importance of addressing these inequalities to improve public health outcomes for all, particularly marginalized populations.