This study shows that the magnitudes of income-related health inequalities indeed vary by welfare state regime. However, this variation was not always in the direction expected as the Scandinavian countries did not exhibit the smallest health inequalities.

Background Flexible working conditions are increasingly popular in developed countries but the e ects on employee health and wellbeing are largely unknown. Objectives To evaluate the e ects (benefits and harms) of flexible working interventions on the physical, mental and general health and wellbeing of employees and their families. Search methods Our searches (July 2009) covered 12 databases including the

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This systematic review suggests that there is not yet any clear evidence of the effects of public health partnerships on health outcomes. More appropriately designed and timed studies are required to establish whether, and how, partnerships are effective.

Background: This paper explores similarities and differences in policy content and the political context