A Whole Government Approach to Improving Health

Published On: 1st October 2021

By: The Health Foundation

Katherine Merrifield and Gwen Nightingale’s briefing explains that health inequalities are driven by wider social and economic conditions rather than individual choices alone. It highlights the need for coordinated action across sectors to address the root causes of inequality and improve health outcomes for disadvantaged communities.

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