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livsvillkoren

Livsvillkoren is a concept in sociology and public policy that describes the conditions under which people live and how these conditions affect opportunities, health and well-being. It covers economic, social and environmental aspects as well as personal resources and risks.

Typical components include income and employment, educational attainment, housing quality and stability, access to health care

Measurement often uses multi-dimensional indices, along with conventional indicators such as income or poverty rate. Data

In policy and research, livsvillkoren are used to study inequalities, monitor progress toward social goals, and

See also: social determinants of health; poverty; standard of living; quality of life.

and
other
services,
neighborhood
safety
and
living
environment,
social
connections
and
support,
and
individual
health
status.
The
combination
of
these
factors
determines
living
standards
and
the
likelihood
of
social
exclusion
or
advancement.
sources
include
household
surveys,
administrative
registers,
and
censuses.
Because
living
conditions
are
dynamic,
longitudinal
analyses
are
common
to
track
changes
over
time
and
to
assess
the
impact
of
policies.
evaluate
welfare
programs
in
areas
like
income
support,
housing,
education,
health
care,
and
labor
markets.
The
concept
is
closely
related
to
the
social
determinants
of
health
and
the
broader
idea
of
standard
of
living.