Hygiena 2007, 52(1):18-19

Inequalities in Health

Vladimír Kebza
Státní zdravotní ústav Praha

Presented is a brief review of the significance that is being given to inequalities in the health policies of the EU and WHO. Mentioned is the history of interest in such problems and the participation of the Czech Republic, namely of the NIPH in their detection and analysis. Outlined are the major pathways for resolving such inequalities and accented is inter-branch collaboration.

Keywords: inequalities in health, health policy, EU and WHO, Czech Republic participation

Published: March 2007  Show citation

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