Browsing 1.01.02 Structural & Social Determinants of Health by Author "Murray, C J L"
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Health inequalities and social group differences: what should we measure?
Murray, C J L; Gakidou, E E; Frenk, J (Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 1999)
Both health inequalities and social group health differences are important aspects of measuring population health. Despite widespread recognition of their magnitude in many high- and low-income countries, there is considerable debate about the meaning and measurement of health inequalities, social group health differences and inequities. The lack of standard definitions, measurement strategies and indicators has and will continue to limit comparisons Ð between and within countries, and over time Ð of health inequalities, and perhaps more ...