Identify and download TWO graphs and data tables showing different health inequalities.
Part 1: Key concepts
Define the following terms using at least one example
o Health inequality
o Health inequity
o Equity in health
o Social gradient
o Targeted intervention
o Universal intervention
o Socioeconomic status
o Life course perspective
B. Explain the differences using at least one example between
o Health inequity and health inequality
o Targeted and universal interventions
Part 2: Key Debates
C. In no more than 1000 words, discuss the following statement:
“The health care system has no role in addressing health inequalities as they are caused by policies and circumstances out of our control.”
Outline the case for each side of the argument and then discuss your own position. There are no “right” answers and you are encouraged to explore your own views
Part 3: Measurement issues
The health of the people of NSW – Report of the Chief Health Officer, has been produced since 1996 by the NSW Department of Health. It provides an overview of key population health indicators,
health inequalities, emerging health priorities and new health data sources. Data on the health of the people of NSW is now available online through the Health Statistics New South Wales site
(available at https://www.healthstats.nsw.gov.au/). Search this site and identify and download TWO graphs and data tables showing different health inequalities.
In no more than 500 words (for each) discuss the inequities that underlie each inequality (20 marks). Justify your response and include detailed references for the papers you have used.