From income inequality to social inequity: impact on health levels in an international efficiency comparison panel.
Simone SchenkmanAylene Emilia Moraes BousquatPublished in: BMC public health (2021)
The dissociation between the distribution of health outcomes and the overall level of health of the population characterizes a devastating political choice for society, as it is associated with high levels of segregation, disrespect and violence from within. Countries should prioritize health equity, adding value to its resources, since health inequties affect society altogether, generating mistrust and reduced social cohesion.