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Hi,

I am currently studying environmental health and one of the topics i have been given is Health Inequalities. I am trying to get my head round the topic and i need some help. What i do know is health inequalities is a very broad area and i have narrowed down the area to the basics. I am not asking anyone to do write an essay for me just general ideas and opinions on health inequalities, i have done my research but im still a little unsure.

What are health inequalities?

What evidence is avialable that health inequalities exist?

Health Inequalities is a comprehensive volume of analysis and commentary which presents a picture of current patterns and recent trends in ill health and death by measures of socio-economic status.

Carry out a search on Google, there are lots of information on the subject.

http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsand ... DH_4008268

In broad NHS terms I think it's commonly referred to as a 'Postcode Lottery'

Hey Junior, welcome to the forums

This is new to me I'm afraid, so not much help from me.

Safety wrote:Health Inequalities is a comprehensive volume of analysis and commentary which presents a picture of current patterns and recent trends in ill health and death by measures of socio-economic status.

Safety, that explanation certainly blew the cobwebs off the old noggin on a fine Sunday morning

Hi junior and a welcome from me too.

Hope you are having a good weekend.

Many different reasons for health inequality;

Geography
Race
Education
Economic circumstances
Disability
Poverty
Knowledge of health professionals
Ability to communicate
Wealth
Access to information
Culture

To add to Peter 111's list don't forget religious beliefs.