Explore the deep-rooted connection between socioeconomic status and health outcomes in Hilary Graham’s ‘Unequal Lives: Health and Socioeconomic Inequalities’. This essential book synthesizes research from social epidemiology, sociology, and policy to explain why health disparities persist, even in affluent societies. Discover key concepts like health inequities, social determinants, and the life course, backed by robust national and global evidence. Graham critically examines the role of policy in perpetuating these inequalities and offers insights relevant for students of sociology, public health, social work, and professionals in health and welfare. ‘Unequal Lives’ is a vital resource for understanding and addressing the structural disadvantages that shape our societies and impact our well-being.