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What Works in Tackling Health Inequalities?
Sheena Asthana
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Description for What Works in Tackling Health Inequalities?
Paperback. Identifies the key targets for intervention through a detailed exploration of the pathways and processes that give rise to health inequalities across the lifecourse. This book sets the above against an examination of both local practice and the national policy context, to establish what works in health inequalities policy, how and why. Series: Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series. Num Pages: 624 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1040.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
624
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series
Number of Pages
624
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861346742
SKU
V9781861346742
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About Sheena Asthana
Sheena Asthana is Professor of Health Policy at the University of Plymouth. She has a particular interest in health inequalities and health services research. Joyce Halliday is RCUK Academic Fellow in the School of Sociology, Politics and Law at the University of Plymouth and has considerable experience of evaluating area-based initiatives.
Reviews for What Works in Tackling Health Inequalities?
"Explores the links between biological, psychological, social, educational and economic factors, and a range of health outcomes, describes key policy initiatives, assesses research evidence of 'what works' and examines the limitations of the existing evidence base." International Social Security Review "... the book fills an important gap. It bridges the worlds of research, policy and practice. It offers those seeking ... Read more