Rowing Against the Tide: Building Healthier Societies Is Difficult; Comment on “How to Build Healthy Societies: A Thematic Analysis of Relevant Conceptual Frameworks”

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National School of Public Health, Madrid, Spain

Abstract

The article by Nambiar et al.1 reviews the literature on the influence of policies from outside the health sector, proposing Policy Levers and Enablers to enhance their positive contribution. The regulatory and fiscal lever has a central role, but it should be better articulated with the set of vectors of good governance. Intersectoral action is a complex but necessary axis of work. And it is necessary to change the way of measuring progress and social well-being, but the purpose exceeds the scope and legitimacy of the health sector. In a hostile political environment, it would be advisable to draw up more defensive strategies to defend achievements and avoid setbacks.

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International Journal of Health Policy and Management

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 11 August 2025

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  • Received Date: 16 March 2025
  • Revised Date: 30 July 2025
  • Accepted Date: 10 August 2025
  • First Published Date: 11 August 2025

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