Open AccessSocial inequality – a forgotten factor in pandemic influenza preparedness
Author(s) -
Svenn-Erik Mamelund
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
tidsskrift for den norske lægeforening
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.162
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 0807-7096
pISSN - 0029-2001
DOI - 10.4045/tidsskr.17.0273
Subject(s) - preparedness , pandemic , inequality , social inequality , covid-19 , work (physics) , influenza pandemic , political science , development economics , medicine , economic growth , economics , pathology , infectious disease (medical specialty) , law , disease , engineering , mathematical analysis , mathematics , mechanical engineering
Reducing social inequality in health is at the core of international health work, but does not form part of the discussionon international preparedness plans for pandemic influenza. This is surprising given that influenza pandemic mortalityrates are highest among those with the lowest socioeconomic status. This is not conducive to achieving theinternational goals of reducing social inequality in health and ensuring good health for all by 2030