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      What does universal health coverage mean? 

      O'Connell, Thomas; Rasanathan, Kumanan; Chopra, Mickey (The Lancet, 2014)
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      Achieving equity within universal health coverage: a narrative review of progress and resources for measuring success 

      Rodney, Anna M; Hill, Peter S (2014)

      Introduction: Equity should be implicit within universal health coverage (UHC) however, emerging evidence is showing that without adequate focus on measurement of equity, vulnerable populations may continue to receive inadequate or inferior health care. This study undertakes a narrative review which aims to: (i) elucidate how equity is contextualised and measured within UHC, and (ii) describe tools, resources and lessons which will assist decision makers to plan and implement UHC programmes which ensure equity for all. Methods: A narrative review ...
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      The equity action spectrum: taking a comprehensive approach : guidance for addressing inequities in health 

      Whitehead, Margaret; Loring, Belinda; Povall, Sue; Organisation mondiale de la santé; Bureau régional de l'Europe (World Health Organization, Regional Office for Europe, 2014)

      While population health indicators have improved across Europe overall, that improvement has not been experienced equally everywhere, or by all. This is one of a series of policy briefs that describe practical actions to address health inequities, especially in relation to tobacco, alcohol, obesity and injury, the priority public health challenges facing Europe. It offers policy-makers and public health professionals the tools and guidance to implement the Health 2020 vision – the new health policy framework for Europe developed by WHO/Europe ...
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      Opening the GATE to inclusion for people with disabilities 

      Khasnabis, Chapal; Mirza, Zafar; MacLachlan, Malcolm (The Lancet, 2015)
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      A Practical Vision of a More Equal Society 

      Piketty, Thomas (2015)

      Toward a New Radical Reformism Anthony Atkinson occupies a unique place among economists. During the past half-century, in defiance of prevailing trends, he managed to place the question of inequality at the center of his work while demonstrating that economics is first and foremost a social and moral science. In his new book, Inequality: What Can Be Done?—more personal than his previous ones and wholly focused on a plan of action—he provides us with the broad outlines of a new radical reformism.
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      Building stable livelihoods for the ultra-poor 

      Alison Fahey (J-PAL and IPA Policy Bulletin., 2015)
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      Transforming the economic lives of the ultra-poor 

      Balboni, Clare; Bandiera, Oriana; Burgess, Robin; Kaul, Upaasna (International Growth Centre, 2015)

      Despite considerable progress in recent decades, nearly 1 billion people worldwide live below the international extreme poverty line of $1.90 per day. A group that has been particularly hard to reach with anti-poverty programmes are the ‘ultra-poor’. With low assets and few skills, the ultra-poor work largely in insecure wage labour, do not participate in modern economic growth and have been difficult to target with credit and human capital policies.
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      How can we reduce health inequality? 

      Bandara, Thilina (2015-01-19)
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      Achieving Health Equity: Closing The Gaps In Health Care Disparities, Interventions, And Research 

      Purnell, Tanjala S.; Calhoun, Elizabeth A.; Golden, Sherita H.; Halladay, Jacqueline R.; Krok-Schoen, Jessica L.; Appelhans, Bradley M.; Cooper, Lisa A. (2016)

      In the United States, racial/ethnic minority, rural, and lowincome populations continue to experience suboptimal access to and quality of health care despite decades of recognition of health disparities and policy mandates to eliminate them. Many health care interventions that were designed to achieve health equity fall short because of gaps in knowledge and translation. We discuss these gaps and highlight innovative interventions that help address them, focusing on cardiovascular disease and cancer. We also provide recommendations for advancing ...
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      The future of global health education: training for equity in global health 

      Adams, Lisa V.; Wagner, Claire M.; Nutt, Cameron T.; Binagwaho, Agnes (BMC Medical Education, 2016)

      Background: Among academic institutions in the United States, interest in global health has grown substantially: by the number of students seeking global health opportunities at all stages of training, and by the increase in institutional partnerships and newly established centers, institutes, and initiatives to house global health programs at undergraduate, public health and medical schools. Witnessing this remarkable growth should compel health educators to question whether the training and guidance that we provide to students today is appropriate, ...
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      Pursuing Health Equity 

      Weil, Alan R. (Health Affairs, 2017-06)
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      Rethinking society for the 21st century: Report of the International Panel on Social Progress 

      International Panel on Social Progress (Cambridge University Press, 2018)
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      Addressing Health Equity Through Action on the Social Determinants of Health: A Global Review of Policy Outcome Evaluation Methods 

      Lee, Janice; Schram, Ashley; Riley, Emily; Harris, Patrick; Baum, Fran; Fisher, Matt; Freeman, Toby; Friel, Sharon (Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2018-02-06)

      Background: Epidemiological evidence on the social determinants of health inequity is well-advanced, but considerably less attention has been given to evaluating the impact of public policies addressing those social determinants. Methodological challenges to produce evidence on policy outcomes present a significant barrier to mobilising policy actions for health equities. This review aims to examine methodological approaches to policy evaluation of health equity outcomes and identify promising approaches for future research. Methods: We conducted ...
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      Everyone a changemaker 

      DAVID BROOKS (The New York Times, 2018-02-09)
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      How equitable is social franchising? Case studies of three maternal healthcare franchises in Uganda and India 

      Haemmerli, Manon; Santos, Andreia; Penn-Kekana, Loveday; Lange, Isabelle; Matovu, Fred; Benova, Lenka; Wong, Kerry LM; Goodman, Catherine (Oxford University Press in association with The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, 2018-04-01)

      Substantial investments have been made in clinical social franchising to improve quality of care of private facilities in low- and middle-income countries but concerns have emerged that the benefits fail to reach poorer groups. We assessed the distribution of franchise utilization and content of care by socioeconomic status (SES) in three maternal healthcare social franchises in Uganda and India (Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan). We surveyed 2179 women who had received antenatal care (ANC) and/or delivery services at franchise clinics (in Uttar Pradesh ...
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      Murmurs of Politics and Economics 

      Lilic, Nikola (New England Journal of Medicine, 2018-09-27)
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      National health inequality monitoring: current challenges and opportunities 

      Hosseinpoor, Ahmad Reza; Bergen, Nicole; Schlotheuber, Anne; Boerma, Ties (Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group, 2018-12-03)

      National health inequality monitoring needs considerably more investment to realize equityoriented health improvements in countries, including advancement towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Following an overview of national health inequality monitoring and the associated resource requirements, we highlight challenges that countries may encounter when setting up, expanding or strengthening national health inequality monitoring systems, and discuss opportunities and key initiatives that aim to address these challenges. We provide specific ...
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      Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: A resource guide for Leaders in Collegiate Recreation 

      Motch-Ellis, Wendy B; Wilkening, James; Giles, Michael; Jackson, Marcus; Musser, Stephanie; Patchett, Erin; Rottett, Kimberly; Snead, Andrea; Thomas, Lashica; Davenport, David; O’Sullivan, Erin (NIRSA Commission on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, 2019-02)

      The publication, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: A resource guide for Leaders in Collegiate Recreation, compiles foundational concepts, research-driven best practices, and case studies to help campus recreation professionals develop competencies around EDI – for their own personal and professional growth, as well as for their departments. The publication includes the following: Introduction to equity, diversity, and inclusion and the NIRSA EDI Identity Wheel. Definitions for a broad range of terminology associated with the nine identities focused ...