What works in tackling health inequalities?: Pathways, policies and practice through the lifecourse (Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion) - Softcover

Asthana, Sheena; Halliday, Joyce

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1861346743 ISBN 13: 9781861346742

Publisher: Policy Press, 2006

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Sheena Asthana, Department of Social Policy, University of Plymouth and Joyce Halliday, School of Law and Social Science, University of Plymouth

Review:

An authoritative and comprehensive account by two key researchers in this emerging and important new field. Daniel Dorling, Department of Geography, University of Sheffield

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 and important gap. It bridges the worlds of research, policy and practice. It offers those seeking to understand and tackle health inequalities - as students, researchers or practitioners - a carefully crafted and balanced overview of scientific evidence. Equal Opportunities International

About this edition

• Publisher: Policy Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1861346743
• ISBN 13: 9781861346742
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 656