What kinds of policies to reduce health inequalities in the UK do researchers support?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite a wealth of research and policy initiatives, progress in tackling the UK's health inequalities has been limited. This article explores whether there appears to be consensus among researchers about the kinds of policies likely to reduce health inequalities.

Methods

Ninety-nine proposals for addressing health inequalities were identified from multiple sources. Forty-one researchers participated in a survey assessing the extent to which they believed each proposal would reduce health inequalities, based on three criteria. The 20 proposals generating most support were employed in a second stage, in which 92 researchers indicated which proposals they felt would have the greatest impact on reducing health inequalities.

Results

Some consensus exists among

SUBMITTER: Smith KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4340326 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature