Tackling Health Inequalities Since the Acheson Inquiry by Mark Exworthy (English

Description: Tackling Health Inequalities Since the Acheson Inquiry by Mark Exworthy, Marian Stuart This timely report reviews the progress made by the government, its agencies and others to implement the recommendations of that Inquiry. The report also examines the ways in which the UK government has sought to formulate and implement policies to tackle health inequalities. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In 1997 the Independent Inquiry into Inequalities in Health led by Sir Donald Acheson was commissioned to conduct a review of the latest available information on inequalities in health and to identify priority areas for future policy development to reduce health inequalities. This timely report reviews the progress made by the government, its agencies and others to implement the recommendations of that Inquiry. The report also examines the ways in which the UK government has sought to formulate and implement policies to tackle health inequalities. Tackling health inequalities since the Acheson Inquiry: describes policies in relation to the Inquirys recommendations; examines the policy context with emphasis on the content and chronology of current policies; presents three case studies, focusing on policy developments in contrasting sectors - tax and benefit reform, performance management and transport; considers interpretations of progress and offers recommendations for future policy making. This report will be invaluable to researchers interested in health inequalities and in public policy.It is also aimed at practitioners and policy makers who are involved in designing and implementing policies to tackle health inequalities. Author Biography Mark Exworthy was formerly Senior Research Fellow at the International Centre for Health and Society, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London. Marian Stuart is an independent consultant, having previously worked in the Department of Health. David Blane is Reader in the Department of Primary Care and Population Health Sciences, Imperial College, London. Michael Marmot is Director, International Centre for Health and Society, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London. Table of Contents Introduction; Policy context, content and chronology; Policy case study: tax and benefit reform; Policy case study: performance management; Policy case study: the role of transport in tackling health inequalities; Discussion and interpretation; Recommendations. Review ... a refreshingly optimistic view of the feasibility of the prospects for a healthier world. Journal of Social Policy Long Description In 1997 the Independent Inquiry into Inequalities in Health led by Sir Donald Acheson was commissioned to conduct a review of the latest available information on inequalities in health and to identify priority areas for future policy development to reduce health inequalities. Tackling health inequalities since the Acheson Inquiry: describes policies in relation to the Inquirys recommendations; examines the policy context with emphasis on the content and chronology of current policies; presents three case studies, focusing on policy developments in contrasting sectors - tax and benefit reform, performance management and transport; considers interpretations of progress and offers recommendations for future policy making. This report is invaluable to researchers interested in health inequalities and in public policy. It is also aimed at practitioners and policy makers who are involved in designing and implementing policies to tackle health inequalities. Review Quote ... a refreshingly optimistic view of the feasibility of the prospects for a healthier world. Journal of Social Policy Details ISBN1861345046 Author Marian Stuart Short Title TACKLING HEALTH INEQUALITIES S Pages 68 Publisher Policy Press Language English ISBN-10 1861345046 ISBN-13 9781861345042 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 362.109 Illustrations Yes Year 2003 Publication Date 2003-03-31 Imprint Policy Press Place of Publication Bristol Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1966 DOI 10.1604/9781861345042 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161817424;

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