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| Id | 132 | |
| Author | Dahlgren, G., ; Whitehead, M., | |
| Title | Policies and strategies to promote social equity in health | |
| Reference | Dahlgren, G.; Whitehead, M. (1991). Policies and strategies to promote social equity in health. Institute for Future Studies, 14 (September): 67. |
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| Link to article | https://www.iffs.se/media/1326/20080109110739filmZ8UVQv2wQFShMRF6cuT.pdf |
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| Abstract | This is the second in a series of discussion papers from the WHO Regional Office for Europe. The present paper sets out to develop the discussion further by outlining a strategic approach to promote greater equity in health between different social and occupational groups. This draws on the work of WHO advisory groups and associated literature listed at the back, together with practical examples from industrialized countries where strategies have been put into action. The first part of the paper outlines why equity is seen as a priority and distinguishes different policy levels for interventions. Specific equity aspects related to each policy level are then highlighted as well as some case studies. The second part of the paper deals with putting policy into practice. Special attention is then paid to the need for comprehensive approaches to combat social and occupational inequities in health as illustrated in terms of a strategy matrix. Furthermore the democratice process within which healthy public policies are to be discussed and determined is discussed as well as organizational aspects as regards the implementation of an equity oriented health policy. Finally checklists are presented focusing upon how to make things happen. |
Policies and strategies to promote social equity in health. consequently the very heart of an equity oriented health policy must be to facilitate for less priviliged groups to avoid avoidable health hazards and make the healthy choice as easy for them as it already is among more priviliged groups. this type of healthy health sector policy in terms of improved working conditions could serve as an example for other sectors experiencing great differences in health status between different occupational groups. one way is to start with a specific disease for which significant differences in health between socio-economic groups have been observed. with professionals stress that it is part of their professional responsibility to report back on situations concerning inequities to the community the population and policy-makers.
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