Abstract
Social capital (SC), resources obtained from social relationships, has been considered a determinant of health. There are many classifications and subordinate concepts in SC. SC is considered to affect health by modifying health behaviors, health care policies, and psychological stress. Social epidemiology studies using multilevel analysis have revealed that SC in a community affects the health of residents regardless of individual characteristics. Studies have reported the association between SC and various health outcomes. In addition, studies suggested a buffering effect of SC on socioeconomic inequalities in health. SC also has negative effects on health. Japanese studies including intervention studies also reported the association between SC and health outcomes. Post-disaster studies also revealed the important role of SC in mitigating the health effects of disasters.
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