What are the global patterns of health inequalities?

Jun 13, 2024 ... We develop an index of chronic disease burden based on the projected contribution to old-age mortality. Chronic conditions account for one-third of the ... In this chapter, we start by presenting evidence on how the burden of disease in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has changed during the last 30 years. Data, insights and analysis exploring how the circumstances in which we live shape our health. About the evidence hub LGBTQ+ Health Disparities · Gay and bisexual men are more likely to have HIV/AIDS. · Transgender Women, Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino men have the ... How large are health inequalities in Scotland? In the most affluent areas of Scotland, people live longer in good health, compared to those living in deprived ... Provides important insight into how much of a financial burden racial disparities are putting on our health care system and society at large. The EHD map is a collage of lived experiences across Washington. You, your families, and communities make up this map. This interactive map compares communities ... Sep 20, 2023 ... Further research into past and present discriminatory housing practices are thus the beginning of addressing racial inequities in public health. The existence of health inequalities in Scotland means that the right to the highest possible standard of physical and mental health is not being achieved ... Mar 28, 2025 ... The Framework outlines four key levels of analysis related to disparities research–environmental, sociocultural, behavioral, and biological—with ...