Sir Michael Marmot

Sir Michael Marmot is a prominent British epidemiologist known for his research on health inequalities. He has demonstrated how social factors—such as income, education, and social support—significantly impact health outcomes and life expectancy. Marmot led the influential Whitehall Studies, which examined the health of British civil servants, revealing that those in lower job grades had worse health than their higher-graded counterparts. His work highlights the importance of addressing social determinants of health to promote equity, advocating for policies that improve living conditions for all, particularly the disadvantaged. He has authored key reports on public health and well-being.