WebDespite decades of health inequalities experienced by individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, there has been little progress in reducing these gaps [31, 32]. The evidence for health inequality was ultimately divulged by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, revealing disproportionate numbers of severely affected cases amongst Asian and ... WebEmpowering Vulnerable Communities. The most vulnerable in society are often those who experience the cumulative impact of health inequalities. Our work to identify and tackle ethnic health inequalities recognises …
Build Back Fairer: Social Determinants, ethnicity and health
WebThe NHS Race & Health Observatory was formally established in April 2024, with a remit to examine ethnic health inequalities in England and beyond. Its primary objective is to commission new research and synthesise existing evidence to support the NHS and other national bodies to reduce these inequalities through evidence-based policy WebJul 14, 2024 · The two are linked. Virus control measures, such as lockdown, made social and economic inequalities worse with consequent negative effects on health equity. And, of course, people in front line occupations were more exposed to the virus. The sheer magnitude of the ethnic differences in covid mortality were a surprise. t\u0027goni
Radical action needed to tackle racial health inequality in NHS, …
WebOct 19, 2024 · Our initial priority therefore is to produce a structured map of all activities that aim, explicitly or indirectly, to reduce ethnic health inequalities in maternal and neonatal health. The Observatory is therefore looking to commission an organisation, or academic team, to assess the breadth and depth of ongoing work in the maternal and ... WebJul 29, 2024 · Experimental statistics, published earlier this week by the ONS, suggest that prior to the Covid-19 pandemic ethnic minority people had lower mortality rates and longer life expectancies than White … WebThe Nuffield Trust (supported by the NHS Race and Health Observatory) carried out research looking at ethnicity coding in English health service datasets. This report analysed Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) data (year range 2010/11 to 2024/20). 87% of inpatient spells, 83% of outpatient and 86% of A&E attendances had a valid ethnic group ... t\u0027eam gp