{"id":7589,"date":"2024-04-15T12:31:06","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T11:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourdorset.org.uk\/inequalities\/?page_id=7589"},"modified":"2026-03-24T10:19:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T10:19:40","slug":"what-are-health-inequalities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ourdorset.org.uk\/inequalities\/virtual-academy\/what-are-health-inequalities\/","title":{"rendered":"What are health inequalities?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Health inequalities are the unfair and avoidable differences in health between groups of people, often caused by social and economic conditions like income, education, and access to healthcare. These inequalities can harm communities by increasing illness, reducing life expectancy, and placing more pressure on health and social services. They can also deepen poverty, limit opportunities, and weaken social togetherness, making it harder for communities to thrive.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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About health inequalities<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Here we explain what health inequalities are, why they occur, who they affect, and why reducing unfair, avoidable differences in health between social groups across Europe is important.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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