Independent report

Independent inquiry into inequalities in health

A review of health inequalities in England and recommendations on how to reduce them.

From:
Department of Health and Social Care
Published
26 November 1998

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The review focuses on 3 crucial areas:

  • policies likely to impact health should be evaluated in terms of their impact on health inequalities
  • high priority should be given to the health of families and children
  • steps to be taken to reduce income inequalities and improve the living standards of poor households

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