Health inequalities
Health inequalities are ubiquitous. In all societies, rich and poor, those people who live in the most disadvantaged circumstances have higher rates of disease, disability and premature death. This fact is well established.
The challenge for an increasing number of nations is what to do about it. But the evidence to guide action is weak. As a result there is an urgent need for researchers to evaluate the potential impact on health inequalities of a wide range of policies and interventions. The School for Health is committed to analysing and disseminating knowledge about how best to reduce health inequalities both in the UK and internationally.
Staff and interest areas
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National and international policies to reduce health inequalities with a particular focus on infant mortality, life expectancy and physical activity and tobacco control |
Current research projects
- Evaluating the impact of smoking cessation services on health inequalities in Glasgow.
- A comparative analysis of policies to reduce social inequalities in infant mortality in Canada, Chile, Sweden and the UK
Completed research
- EU 2005, Infant Mortality 2007, Tobacco Control 2007