Subnational conference on social determinants of health/health inequalities in the Zasavje region

The one-day conference is part of a national capacity-building project and is within the framework of the “Health for Zasavje” project. Mining and other heavy industry in the region have influenced the environment and social determinants of health. The conference will identify the needs in the field of health inequalities and examine policy options for immediate and long-term action. It is co-organized by WHO/Europe, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Slovenia and the Regional Institute of Public Health Ljubljana, in close collaboration with the Regional Institute of Public Health Nova Gorica (the WHO collaborating centre for capacity building on cross-sectoral investment for health). The conference will take place in Zagorje ob Savi, Slovenia on Tuesday, 28 September 2010.