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Inequalities in Health Margaret Whitehead

Inequalities in Health By Margaret Whitehead

Inequalities in Health by Margaret Whitehead


Summary

The Black report argues that those at the bottom of the social scale have much poorer health and quality of life than those at the top. Gender, area of residence and ethnic origin also have a deep impact. This book looks at this report and examines the inequalities in the British Health system.

Inequalities in Health Summary

Inequalities in Health: The Black Report and the Health Divide by Margaret Whitehead

From birth to old age those at the bottom of the social scale have much poorer health and quality of life than those at the top. Gender, area of residence and ethnic origin also have a deep impact. When the Black Report first revealed these tragic inequalities and made urgent recommendations for change, the "British Medical Journal", and many others, regarded it as the most important medical report since World War II. It's findings however, were dismissed by the incoming government, which tried unsuccessfully to bury it. Despite this it had, and continues to have, a profound influence on the medical and academic worlds. This book examines the inequalities that exist in the British Health system.

Table of Contents

The Black Report: concepts of health and inequality; the pattern of present health inequalities; trends in inequality of health; inequality in the availability and use of the health service; international comparisons; towards an explanation of health inequalities; the need for more information and research; planning the health and personal social services; the wider strategy. The health divide: setting the scene; health inequalities today; recent trends; health services - fair and equitable?; a European perspective; explaining health inequalities; action on inequalities - a framework for policy-making; - information needs and research; - policy in the caring services; - a wider strategy.

Additional information

GOR001214587
9780140172652
0140172653
Inequalities in Health: The Black Report and the Health Divide by Margaret Whitehead
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Penguin Books Ltd
1992-10-29
464
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