Making health inequality analysis accessible: WHO tools and resources using Microsoft Excel.

ABSTRACT: Addressing health inequity is a central component of the Sustainable Development Goals and a priority of the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO supports countries in strengthening their health information systems in order to better collect, analyze and report health inequality data. Improving information and research about health inequality is crucial to identify and address the inequalities that lead to poorer health outcomes. Building analytical capacities of individuals, particularly in low-resource areas, empowers them to build a stronger evidence-base, leading to more informed policy and programme decision-making. However, health inequality analysis requires a unique set of skills and knowledge. This paper describes three resources developed by WHO to support the analysis of inequal

SUBMITTER: Kirkby K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11465631 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature