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Data show that the least fortunate in our social hierarchy have worse health outcomes and poorer health behaviours than those who are better off. We are not interested in simply accepting this state of affairs; we know that entrenched inequities are not fixed by our biology. Changing the health status of the most indigent in our societies means that we must recognize that income inequality is an essential health problem, shaped by the society we live in. Dr. Monika Dutt co-authors a reflection on the need for a holistic vision in public health. theglobeandmail/globe-debate/dont-limit-the-role-of-health-officers-to-needles-and-pills/article21648693/#dashboard/follows/
Posted on: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 18:25:24 +0000

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