Presents a pioneering collection studying religion as a wider determinant of health in Britain Highlights the role of religion in exacerbating health inequalities, along with ethnicity, racism, social class and deprivation Investigates contemporary health inequalities among second and third generation British Muslims, with a particular focus on disadvantaged children Captures a wide range of health issues that British Muslims live with, such as: structural discrimination; COVID-19; mental health; consanguinity; genetic predispositions; dementia; domestic violence; end of life care; absentee fathers; and migration Critically appraises current health practices and methods and offers practical guidelines on how to involve British Muslims in health promotion initiatives Includes a foreword by Professor Aziz Sheikh, OBE, Chair of Primary Care Research and Development, University of Edinburgh This landmark volume presents the lived experience of British Muslims in regards to health inequalities, access to health services and involvement in health promotion initiatives. Exploring religion, ethnicity, racism, social class and deprivation, the book examines how British Muslims interact with the UK healthcare system and the subsequent marginalisation in accessing benefits from those systems. Authors expose the unequal distribution of health benefits among British Muslims and explore how this has come to the fore during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using reflexive, interpretive, critical and evidence-based data-driven scenarios from across the UK; this book identifies loopholes in the healthcare system affecting high-risk groups. In doing so, it analyses why and how British Muslims live with the worst health outcomes when compared with all deprived social groups and ethnicities in the country.

About the Author
Dr Sufyan Abid Dogra does the anthropology of modern Britain and works as a Principal Research Fellow at Bradford Institute for Health Research. He explores ways to encourage healthy dietary habits and enhance physical activity among children and young people from ethnic/religious minorities in the UK. He conducted a pioneering research on how mosques/madrassas can be used for health promotion in the UK. His interests are connecting the dots between art, culture, ethnicity, religion, health, and diversity to coproduce research with young people to influence public policy. He views art, culture, poetry, spirituality and music as sites of creating synergies for active civic life, better mental health and happiness of young people living with inequalities in Britain.

Reviews
"A comprehensive compendium that provides a unique and timely insight into the intersection of ethnicity, culture and racism. Anyone who is serious about addressing the deeply ingrained causes of health inequalities should read this book." -Professor John Wright, Director, Bradford Institute for Health Research



Book Information
ISBN 9781399502658
Author Sufyan Dogra
Format Hardback
Page Count 360
Imprint Edinburgh University Press
Publisher Edinburgh University Press