Health and social inequities in Spain

Rodríguez, Josep A.; Lemkow, Louis

doi:10.1016/0277-9536(90)90282-w

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“…That spatial variation in health exists has been known for years (Learmonth, 1978). With respect to mortality, for instance, persistent spatial variations are found in many European countries (Piperno and Orio, 1990;Rodriguez and Lemkow, 1990;Spruit, 1990). In the US, age-adjusted mortality rates have been shown to be higher in southern states than in the rest of the country (Zopf, 1992;Guccione et al, 1994;Lanska and Kryscio, 1994).…”

Section: Spatial Variation In Healthmentioning

confidence: 98%

A geographical analysis of spatial differentials in mobility and self‐care limitations among older Americans

Lin

Zimmer

2002

International Journal of Population Geography

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In this article we examine regional variations in functional limitations of older Americans. We consider models for`life-long residents' or those who currently live in their region of birth, and`secondary residents' or those who live in a different region. Sizeable differences in limitations exist, with a higher rate in southern regions. Using a multinomial logit model, we further assess the geographical disparities in functional status while controlling for socioeconomic status (SES) and other characteristics. We conclude that the regional differentials are persistent. Those who have moved away from the south carry a burden of functional limitation with them wherever they go. Simulations based on estimated models suggest that improving individual SES can substantially increase the disability-free life span, but it cannot completely negate geographical in¯uences.

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Section: Spatial Variation In Healthmentioning

confidence: 98%

A geographical analysis of spatial differentials in mobility and self‐care limitations among older Americans

Lin

Zimmer

2002

International Journal of Population Geography

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“…As it is generally known that the health level and economic level indicators of governing units have positive correlations among countries,23 24 and among areas in a country,25 a significant association between improved economic situations and improved health conditions existed from 1965 until 1975. However, this relation became relatively weak in the 1980s and was not observed in the 1990s.…”

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The national financial adjustment policy and the equalisation of health levels among prefectures

Takano

Nakamura²

2001

Journal of Epidemiology &Amp; Community Health

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Study objectives-The objectives of this study were to examine (1) trends concerning financial assistance from the national government to local governments, (2) trends regarding death rates and life expectancies among prefectures, and (3) the eVect of the national financial adjustment policy in equalising both the revenues of local governments and variations in the health levels among prefectures in terms of death rates and life expectancies. Design-The study analysed prefectural income, the amount of national taxes collected, financial assistance from the national government to local governments, and age adjusted death rates and life expectancies of all of the prefectures in Japan during the period from 1965 through 1995. The national system for adjusting finances among the local prefectural governments has been regarded as functioning well in Japan.

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“…Previous research showing connections between atmospheric pollution and health inequalities (Lemkow & Espluga, 2017; Rodríguez & Lemkow, 1990) provides empirical support for more recent research that finds correlations between atmospheric pollution and COVID‐19 incidence, showing how COVID‐19 could have a major impact on those affected by environmental stressors and atmospheric pollution which is proved by significant statistical data (Barouki et al., 2021; Comunian et al., 2020; Nazroo et al., 2020; Shakil et al., 2020). Given these results, it is important to raise awareness of how these environmental stressors and pollution, especially significant in areas with low air quality, might affect children from vulnerable backgrounds already at higher risk of suffering from COVID‐19 or its logistical effects.…”

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confidence: 96%

Impact of COVID‐19 inequalities on children: An intersectional analysis

Lemkow-Tovías

Lemkow

Cash‐Gibson

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Sociology Health & Illness

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Societal concerns about the effects of the COVID‐19 pandemic have largely focussed on the social groups most directly affected, such as the elderly and health workers. However, less focus has been placed on understanding the effects on other collectives, such as children. While children’s physical health appears to be less affected than the adult population, their mental health, learning and wellbeing is likely to have been significantly negatively affected during the pandemic due to the varying policy restrictions, such as withdrawal from face to face schooling, limited peer‐to‐peer interactions and mobility and increased exposure to the digital world amongst other things. Children from vulnerable social backgrounds, and especially girls, will be most negatively affected by the impact of COVID‐19, given their different intersecting realities and the power structures already negatively affecting them. To strengthen the understanding of the social determinants of the COVID‐19 crisis that unequally influence children’s health and wellbeing, this article presents a conceptual framework that considers the multiple axes of inequalities and power relations. This understanding can then be used to inform analyses and impact assessments, and in turn inform the development of effective and equitable mitigation strategies as well as assist to be better prepared for future pandemics.

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Health and social inequities in Spain

Cited by 18 publications

References 2 publications

A geographical analysis of spatial differentials in mobility and self‐care limitations among older Americans

A geographical analysis of spatial differentials in mobility and self‐care limitations among older Americans

The national financial adjustment policy and the equalisation of health levels among prefectures

Impact of COVID‐19 inequalities on children: An intersectional analysis

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