Healh inequalities "Breaking the cycle"

Question 1

What is meant by “health inequalities”

Answer 1

“Differences in health status or in the distribution of health determinants between different population groups”

(according to WHO)

Question 2

What symptoms in a child may imply issues due to inequalities from home/househol dysfunction/abuse/neglect?

Answer 2

Anti-social behaviour
Isolated / withdrawn
Behavioural issues
Emotional issues
Child assuming role of carer