Health inequalities in Britain and Sweden

Lancet. 1989 Jul 1;2(8653):35-6. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(89)90266-3.

Abstract

Health differences between social classes are greater in Britain than in Sweden, but persist in both countries despite central Government interventions aimed at the reduction of such differences.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Delivery of Health Care / standards
  • England
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mortality*
  • National Health Programs / organization & administration*
  • Risk Factors
  • Social Class*
  • Sweden
  • Wales