Objectives High levels of excess mortality (ie that not explained by deprivation) have been
observed for Scotland compared with England & Wales, and especially for Glasgow in …

The magnitude of socioeconomic inequalities in mortality differs importantly between
countries, but these variations have not been satisfactorily explained. We explored the role …

Little is known about the effectiveness of health care in reducing inequalities in health. We
assessed trends in inequalities in mortality from conditions amenable to health care in …

Background Since the onset of the Great Recession in Europe, unmet need for medical care
has been increasing, especially in persons aged 65 or older. It is possible that public …

This study explores country-and gender-stratified educational differences in depression
among older adults from 10 European countries. We examine inequalities in both absolute …

Background The UK has long had a strong commitment to neoliberal policy, the risks of
which for population health are well researched. Within Europe, Scotland demonstrates …

Depuis une trentaine d'années, face à l'allongement de l'espérance de vie, chercheurs et
acteurs de santé publique s' interrogent sur les répercussions attendues sur la santé: gagne …

A growing body of research attests to the impact of welfare regimes on health and health
equity. However, the mechanisms that link different kinds of welfare entitlement to health …

While the role of political factors on population health has recently received increasing
attention, relatively little is known in that respect for oral health. We aimed to assess the …

Nordic welfare states have been very successful at reducing poverty and inequality among
their citizens. However, the presence of a strong social safety net in these countries has not …