Social determinants of health inequalities [PDF]
The gross inequalities in health that we see within and between countries present a challenge to the world. That there should be a spread of life expectancy of 48 years among countries and 20 years or more within countries is not inevitable. A burgeoning
Marmot, M
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Health Inequalities in Europe: Setting the Stage for Progressive Policy Action [PDF]
While the health of Europeans has improved over recent years, differences by gender, birthplace, and/or socioeconomic background persist. This report maps the extent of such health inequalities, its determinants, and costs to society.
Bambra, Clare +2 more
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Psychosocial and material pathways in the relation between income and health: a response to Lynch et al [PDF]
Summary points: Economic and social circumstances affect health through the physiological effects of their emotional and social meanings and the direct effects of material circumstances.
Marmot, M., Wilkinson, R.G.
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Multidisciplinary team meetings in cancer care: is there a psychologist in the house?
Introduction: Multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTMs) are considered best practice in the management and decision-making for cancer patients. The team typically consists of surgeons, medical oncologists, organ specialists, radiologists, pathologists and ...
Melissa Horlait +3 more
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Background Spatial visualization of HIV surveillance data could improve the planning of programs to address the HIV epidemic. The objectives of the study were to describe the characteristics and the spatial distribution of newly diagnosed HIV infection ...
Cristina Agustí +8 more
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Status, taste and distinction in consumer culture: acknowledging the symbolic dimensions of inequality [PDF]
The relationship between social position and health has been the focus of extensive public health debate. In the UK and elsewhere, most researchers have focused on physical aspects of health, using indicators such as mortality and morbidity to draw a ...
Archer +46 more
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The Role of Arrival Areas for Migrant Integration and Resource Access
Research on socio-economically disadvantaged neighbourhoods with high numbers of migrants tends to problematise such areas as hindering upward social mobility and further enhancing disadvantage.
Heike Hanhörster, Susanne Wessendorf
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How do trends in mortality inequalities by deprivation and education in Scotland and England & Wales compare? A repeat cross-sectional study [PDF]
Objective: To compare the trends in mortality inequalities by educational attainment with trends using area deprivation. Setting: Scotland and England & Wales (E&W). Participants: All people resident in Scotland and E&W between 1981 and
Katikireddi, Srinivasa Vittal +4 more
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Objectives In this study, we aim to analyse the relationship between educational attainment and all-cause mortality of adults in the high-income Asia Pacific region.Design This study is a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis with no language
Talal Mohammad +14 more
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Local Festivals - the Visible and Invisible Benefits for Local Communities: an Empirical View
The article presents the results of in-depth interviews and focus group discussions held in Sadovo, Elin Pelin, Gabrovo, Bolyartsi, Novi Han and Pozharevo within a project “Local festivals: A resource of local communities for coping with crises”, funded
Kamelia Petkova
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