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What Works in Tackling Health Inequalities?
Sheena AsthanaJoyce Halliday
其他書名
Pathways, Policies and Practice Through the Lifecourse
出版Policy Press, 2006
主題Medical / EpidemiologyMedical / Health Care DeliveryMedical / Public HealthPolitical Science / Public Policy / Social Services & WelfarePolitical Science / Public Policy / GeneralSocial Science / Poverty & Homelessness
ISBN18613467439781861346742
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=VWijguj2CyoC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋In recent years, tackling health inequalities has become a key policy objective in the UK. However, doubts remain about how best to translate broad policy recommendations into practice. One key area of uncertainty concerns the role of local level initiatives. This book identifies the key targets for intervention through a detailed exploration of the pathways and processes that give rise to health inequalities across the lifecourse. It sets this against an examination of both local practice and the national policy context, to establish what works in health inequalities policy, how and why. Authoritative yet accessible, the book provides a comprehensive account of theory, policy and practice. It spans the lifecourse from the early years to old age and explores the links between biological, psychological, social, educational and economic factors and a range of health outcomes. In addition it describes key policy initiatives, assesses research evidence of 'what works' and examines the limitations of the existing evidence base and highlights key areas of debate. What works in tackling health inequalities? is essential reading for academics and students in medical sociology, social psychology, social policy and public health, and for policy makers and practitioners working in public health and social exclusion.