ABSTRACT
This chapter provides the readers to use the political economy perspective to explain the differentially distributed impact of social stratification on human health. It describes the key components and main aim of primary health care (PHC) and demonstrates the value of PHC in combating epidemiological polarization. The chapter explains the need for a social justice approach to combat structural violence. PHC entails providing people with safe drinking water. This chapter examines the differentially distributed impact of social stratification on human health, as reflected in epidemiological profiles. It analyzes the simplicity implied in the label and its narrow focus conceal great complexity and a broader set of patterns related to human biocultural diversity complexities and patterns we aim to explore. The chapter examines how power relations within and between social groups underwrite biocultural differences. It talks about the structural position that is part of the history is so inscribed; and part of what underlies our biocultural diversity.
