Official Statistics
Wider Determinants of Health: February 2026 update
Update of data on the individual, social and environmental factors which influence the health of the population and impact on inequalities in health.
Applies to England
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The Wider Determinants of Health tool is designed to:
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draw attention to the broad range of individual, social and environmental factors which influence our health
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provide the public health system with intelligence on the wider determinants of health, to help improve population health and reduce health inequalities
This update includes new time points for 12 indicators, on these themes:
- economic inactivity
- average weekly earnings
- homelessness
- school readiness
- air pollution
- domestic abuse
If you would like to send us feedback on the tool contact pha-ohid@dhsc.gov.uk.
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Published 3 February 2026