The independent inquiry into inequalities in health is welcome, but its recommendations are too cautious and vague

Editorial

G D Smith et al. BMJ. 1998.

. 1998 Nov 28;317(7171):1465-6.

doi: 10.1136/bmj.317.7171.1465.

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Inequalities in health. Report on inequalities in health did give priority for steps to be tackled.
Acheson D. Acheson D. BMJ. 1998 Dec 12;317(7173):1659. doi: 10.1136/bmj.317.7173.1659. BMJ. 1998. PMID: 9848923 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
Inequalities in health. Independent inquiry gives detailed recommendations.
Ashton J. Ashton J. BMJ. 1999 Feb 27;318(7183):601. doi: 10.1136/bmj.318.7183.601. BMJ. 1999. PMID: 10037652 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
Inequalities in health. Policies to reduce income inequalities are unlikely to eradicate inequalities in mortality.
Martikainen P, Valkonen T. Martikainen P, et al. BMJ. 1999 Jul 31;319(7205):319. BMJ. 1999. PMID: 10426760 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
Inequalities in health. Early years of development are important contributors to health inequalities.
Mustart JF. Mustart JF. BMJ. 1999 Jul 31;319(7205):319-20. BMJ. 1999. PMID: 10484643 No abstract available.

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