BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL (INTERNATIONAL EDITION), vol. 314, n° 7086, 1997, pages 1037-1040, 28 réf., ISSN 0959-8146, GBR
KAWACHI (I.) *, KENNEDY (B.P.) *
Throughout the world, wealth and income are becoming more concentrated.
Growing evidence suggests that the distribution of income-in addition to the absolute standard of living enjoyed by the poor-is a key determinant of population health.
A large gap between rich people and poor people leads to higher mortality through the breakdown of social cohesion The recent surge in income inequality in many countries has been accompanied by a marked increase in the residential concentration of poverty and affluence.
Residential segregation diminishes the opportunities for social cohesion.
Income inequality has spillover effects on society at large, including increased rates of crime and violence, impeded productivity and economic growth, and the impaired functioning of representative democracy The extent of inequality in society is often a consequence of explicit policies and public choice.
Reducing income inequality offers the prospect of greater social cohesiveness and better population health.
Mots-clés BDSP : Politique santé, Soins santé primaire, Conflit social, Homme, Etats Unis, Amérique, Ségrégation, Inégalité sociale
Mots-clés Pascal : Politique sanitaire, Soin santé primaire, Conflit social, Homme, Etats Unis, Amérique du Nord, Amérique, Ségrégation, Inégalité
Mots-clés Pascal anglais : Health policy, Primary health care, Social conflict, Human, United States, North America, America, Segregation, Inequality
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Cote : 97-0242127
Code Inist : 002B30A05. Création : 11/06/1997.