Inequalities in health. Policies to reduce income inequalities are unlikely to eradicate inequalities in mortality

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P Martikainen et al. BMJ. 1999.

. 1999 Jul 31;319(7205):319.

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The independent inquiry into inequalities in health is welcome, but its recommendations are too cautious and vague.
Smith GD, Morris JN, Shaw M. Smith GD, et al. BMJ. 1998 Nov 28;317(7171):1465-6. doi: 10.1136/bmj.317.7171.1465. BMJ. 1998. PMID: 9831567 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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