Socioeconomic Inequalities in Health in 22 European Countries

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Authors

Johan P. Mackenbach · Erasmus MC

Irina Stirbu · Erasmus MC

Albert‐Jan Roskam · Erasmus MC

M. Schaap · Erasmus MC

Gwenn Menvielle · Inserm

Mall Leinsalu · National Institute for Health Development

Anton E. Kunst · Erasmus MC

Abstract

We observed variation across Europe in the magnitude of inequalities in health associated with socioeconomic status. These inequalities might be reduced by improving educational opportunities, income distribution, health-related behavior, or access to health care.

Topics & Keywords

Health disparities and outcomes Global Health Care Issues Employment and Welfare Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 358, Issue 23, pp. 2468-2481

DOI: 10.1056/nejmsa0707519

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