Social inequalities in mental and physical health derived from the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain beyond SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Isabel Moreira Montserrat Ferrer Gemma Vilagut Philippe Mortier Mireia Felez-Nobrega Joan Domènech-Abella Josep-Maria Haro Jordi Alonso

Published in: International journal for equity in health (2023)

Prevalence of health problems increased during the COVID-19 pandemic in all education groups, but the increase was higher in women and men with a high level of education, suggesting that its impact appeared later in this group. Further analysis on the role of governmental economic aid given to vulnerable people might shed light on this evolution.

Keyphrases

mental health
healthcare
public health
health information
risk factors
physical activity
metabolic syndrome
pregnancy outcomes
life cycle