Health has traditionally been approached from biomedical and individualistic perspectives. However, the processes that shape health and illness go beyond the individual and are embedded in social, cultural, political, and economic contexts. Durkheim, Marx, and Weber, for example, provided the theoretical foundations for understanding health as a social and structural phenomenon. Parsons introduced the concept of the “sick role,” defining the normative expectations of illness in modern societies. Later scholars such as Foucault and Illich expanded this view by examining power, professional authority, and the social construction of medical knowledge. Luhmann and Beck explored the sociology of risk, which is closely related to the social dimensions of health. These perspectives show that health is a historically and socially constructed and configured reality. This Collection aims to gather research that analyzes health as a multidimensional social phenomenon, understood as the result of complex interactions between social structures, institutional practices, power relations, community dynamics, cultural imaginaries, and subjective experiences.

Objectives:

• Explore health through multidimensional approaches that integrate social, cultural, economic, political, and environmental variables.

• Foster a plural dialogue among different theoretical approaches (sociology of health, critical social theory, public health, medical anthropology, cultural studies, etc.).

• Bring together theoretical research and rigorous case studies that provide evidence and help to understand health as a collective and interdependent phenomenon.

• Promote interpretations of health that move away from biomedical reductionism, while remaining open to dialogue with that perspective.

Scope and types of contributions:

Original manuscripts that meet the following criteria will be considered:

1. A focus on the social and multidimensional interpretation of health.

2. Acceptance of different theoretical perspectives (critical, interpretative, systemic, phenomenological, etc.).

3. Manuscripts must be theoretical or theoretical–empirical, but always supported by evidence, whether qualitative, quantitative, comparative, or from systematic reviews.

4. Case studies with strong theoretical articulation will also be considered.

5. Special attention will be given to contributions that analyze health as a collective, structural, or institutional phenomenon, avoiding its reduction to individual-level variables.

6. Manuscripts that explore the multidimensionality of the factors associated with health (social determinants, inequalities, policies, subjectivities, territory, etc.) will be valued.

7. Articles related to social health or the health of the social system, in the broadest sense (institutional well-being, social cohesion, sustainability of care systems, etc.), will also be accepted.

Keywords: Social health, Multidimensionality of health, Social theory, Interpretive studies, Sociohermeneutics and sociosemiotics, Politics, Culture, Social values, Sociohistory, Collective health.

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3, SDG 10, and SDG 16.

In an era of unprecedented global mobility, migration has become a defining feature of contemporary society, shaping economies, cultures, and governance structures. Yet, despite its transformative potential, migration often exacerbates health inequalities, disproportionately affecting marginalized and vulnerable populations. Migrants, refugees, and displaced communities frequently encounter systemic barriers to healthcare access, ranging from legal and policy restrictions to socio-economic disparities and cultural stigmas. The COVID-19 pandemic further exposed and deepened these inequities, revealing the need for more inclusive health policies and governance frameworks.

This collection seeks to critically examine the intersection of migration and health inequalities, with a focus on access, equity, and governance challenges in diverse global contexts. We invite scholars from social sciences, public health, migration studies, and policy research to contribute original research, theoretical perspectives, and case studies that explore:

• Structural barriers and enablers of healthcare access for migrants and refugees

• The impact of migration status, gender, and socio-economic conditions on health outcomes

• The role of international organizations, governments, and civil society in addressing migrant health inequalities

• Mental health and psychosocial challenges among displaced populations

• Innovative policies, digital health solutions, and community-based interventions to promote migrant health equity

By bringing together interdisciplinary research and diverse methodological approaches, this collection aims to generate new dialogues on how to bridge existing gaps and promote more equitable health governance for mobile populations. We welcome submissions that engage with empirical evidence, policy analysis, and theoretical debates to offer insights that can inform both academic scholarship and real-world policymaking.

We encourage scholars to submit their research and contribute to this critical discussion on migration, health, and social justice in an interconnected world.

Keywords: Migration and health inequalities; Healthcare access barriers; Migrant and refugee health; Equity in health governance; Social determinants of health; Mental health and displacement; Public health policy and migration; Global mobility and healthcare.

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3, SDG 10, SDG 16, and SDG 17.