There's good evidence that if people are disempowered, if they have little control over their lives, if they're socially isolated or unable to participate fully in society, then there are biological effects.

Health inequalities and the social determinants of health are not a footnote to the determinants of health. They are the main issue.

The academic life is wonderful. That's why people love to do research.

Your position in the hierarchy influences your behaviour.

Health and health inequalities tell us a great deal about the good or bad effects of social policies.

Low income is related to poorer housing, poorer diet, fewer social amenities, worse working conditions. (...) After adjustment for age, sex, race, smoking, alcohol consumption, sleep habits, leisure-time physical activity, chest pain, diabetes, or cancer, there was still an increase risk of 1.6 for those with inadequate incomes.

If people want me to go round and talk to governments and others then I feel that responsibility which is why I am on the road a good deal of the time and why I'm not slowing down.