This category includes articles about public health projects and interventions that aim to reduce health inequalities and the effect of socioeconomic position and social determinants on health status.
95.3 million people (representing 22% of the population) are at risk of poverty or social exclusion in the EU. Creating an inclusive society requires the maintenance and promotion of health …
Continue reading “Why collaborating with communities is essential to eradicate health inequalities”
Having access to menstrual products, hygiene facilities, waste management, and education are basic needs. But for many across Europe period poverty is still an issue. Currently 1 in 10 girls …
Continue reading “Period poverty: the impact of Scotland’s revolutionary Act one year on”
Current crises have led to a stark increase in inequalities across the EU. A new Science-for-Policy report recently illustrated the effect that spikes in energy and household expenditures have had …
Continue reading “Everybody counts: stopping the cycle of social exclusion”
Churchill famously said, “Never let a good crisis go to waste”. The focus on public health since the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a wave of new opportunities to strengthen health and wellbeing. The pandemic …
Continue reading “Can times of crisis provide an opportunity for change for health and wellbeing?”
Social systems across Europe are under immense strain. This includes the health system, facing – amongst other challenges –chronic staff shortages, insufficient and inefficient funding, and rising service demands, all …
Continue reading “Could social innovation be the answer in times of crisis?”
Improved life expectancy in Europe is a triumph for public health and health services. But it has also led to large changes in the age structure of populations. This has …
Continue reading “Healthy and active ageing: looking through an economic lens”
Children pick up on conversations more than you probably realise. As turbulent times continue to affect those most vulnerable in our societies, it is important that we don’t shy away …
A cost-of-living crisis is more than just an economic squeeze: it is a public health emergency. A new report, from Public Health Wales, explores the cost-of-living crisis and unveils how …
Continue reading “From crisis to catalyst: it’s time to prioritise health and wellbeing”
Digitalisation is growing at a rapid speed and health is not being left behind. As the technological world advances and we continue to rely more and more on modern technology, …
Sweden has taken innovative steps to highlight how important the arts are to our health and wellbeing. In the Västra Götaland region and two other regions across the country, Circus …
Continue reading “Wellbeing and the rise of the Circus Consultant”
When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit Europe in February 2020, government responses primarily aimed to ‘flatten the curve’ of infection rates to prevent illness and death and the overburdening of the health system. However, they failed to consider the impact …
Continue reading “Why were social factors ignored during the pandemic?”
Health is a basic, universal need, but health and social services are often difficult to access by foreign communities. In Southern Italy, the FARI project is providing information and helping …
Continue reading “Supporting foreign communities to access health services in Southern Italy”
In Europe, people with various migration backgrounds do not always receive the care they need. This is caused by, amongst others, discrimination, misunderstanding or a lack of interest by health …
Continue reading “Improving healthcare for people with migration backgrounds”
The WHO Collaborating Centre (CC) on Investment for Health and Well-being developes and applies intelligence on how to invest to improve health and wellbeing, and reduce inequalities. With Public Health …
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