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Health inequalities in Lambeth

Health inequalities in Lambeth. Health Inequality Conference -28th February 2012. Health inequalities In Lambeth. Ruth Wallis Director Public Health, Lambeth. Health inequalities contribute to the health burden of Lambeth. There has been progress in addressing health inequalities.

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Health inequalities in Lambeth

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  1. Health inequalities in Lambeth Health Inequality Conference -28th February 2012 Health inequalities In Lambeth Ruth Wallis Director Public Health, Lambeth

  2. Health inequalities contribute to the health burden of Lambeth

  3. There has been progress in addressing health inequalities

  4. Socioeconomic gradient of Health remains Life expectancy 0.5% 40% ‘disability free’ life expectancy 14% by neighbourhood income deprivation1999-2003

  5. The risk of illness and deaths increases with deprivation The worst off in the borough lose 6 years of life free of disability Life expectancy of the better off is 5 to 6 years higher than for the worst off The risk of emergency admission for heart failure of worst off is twice the risk for better off The risk of CVD death of worst off is almost double of the risk of better off

  6. Next steps • Marmot recommendations • Give every child the best start in life • Enable all to maximise capabilities & have control over life • Create fair & good employment • Ensure healthy standard of living for all • Create & develop healthy & sustainable places & communities • Strengthen role & impact of ill health prevention • Health and well being strategy • Commissioning to improve health & reduce inequalities (access , prevention) • Proportionate universalism • Public Health role of Local authorities

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  8. The Marmot Review 6 Objectives 4. Ensure a healthy standard of living 3. Create fair & good employment 5. Healthy & sustainable Communities 2. Enable all to maximise capabilities & have control over life 6. Strengthen ill health prevention 1. Give every child best start in life

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