Understanding and Addressing Digital Determinants of Health

Join WHO/Europe for the 12th webinar in the Decoding Data and Digital Health series, focusing on the transformative role of digital determinants of health and their impact on health systems and policies across the WHO European Region.

• Explore Digital Determinants – Understand how digital factors like internet access, digital literacy, and misinformation shape health outcomes.
• Gain Insights from Experts – Learn about cutting-edge research from WHO/Europe and the London School of Economics.
• Shape Policy and Practice – Discover policy recommendations to ensure digital health technologies reduce inequalities and promote inclusion.
• Interactive Q&A – Engage with international experts on challenges and opportunities in digital health governance.

Key Topics:

The rapid digital transformation of health systems globally has brought significant shifts in how health determinants operate in a digital ecosystem. Digital determinants of health, as highlighted in recent studies by WHO and the London School of Economics (LSE), represent a critical evolution in understanding health outcomes in the 21st century. These determinants include factors such as:

• Internet Access
• Digital Literacy
• Algorithmic Validation
• Data Governance

Key findings underline the urgency of addressing inequities in digital access and literacy, especially for vulnerable populations such as:

• Older Adults
• Individuals with Disabilities
• Low-Income Communities

The report also highlights the disruptive potential of digital technologies, including:

• Algorithmic Biases
• Dark Commercial Patterns
• Misinformation

These challenges can amplify health disparities if not managed effectively.

This webinar seeks to unravel the complexity of digital determinants of health and their implications for health systems and policy-making. As part of the Decoding Data and Digital Health series, this session aims to equip stakeholders with actionable insights into addressing digital challenges and leveraging opportunities within health systems.

Who Should Attend:

• Digital Health Developers
• Healthcare Workers
• Policy-Makers
• Researchers
• Advocacy Groups