October 4, 2026 · Lancet (London, England) · DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(26)01292-4

The digital determinants of health: a new era for global public health

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The authors aim to explore how digital transformations influence health and wellbeing globally, particularly through the lens of digital determinants of health (DDoH). They introduce the concept of a digital sociotechnological order (DSTO), which encompasses the structural factors that shape digital practices and their impact on health. The paper discusses the implications of the DSTO for understanding and governing DDoH, along with recommendations for future research in this area.

James Shaw, Nicole Gross, Abril Saldaña-Tejeda, Caesar Atuire, Barbara Prainsack, Louise Holly, Ilona Kickbusch

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