Inequality

Question 1

Inequality is decreasing in Scotland. T/F?

Answer 1

False it is increasing

Question 2

Countries with the least inequality have decreased health and social problems and increased life expectancy. T/F?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What social factors are likely to impact on health outcomes?

Answer 3

Income
Discrimination
Education
Differential access to services and facilities including good quality housing, food, environment

Question 4

Information based campaigns, written material and messaged for the whole population are least likely to reduce health equalities. T/F?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What changes are most likely to be effective in reducing inequalities?

Answer 5

Structural changes in environment
Fiscal  policy
Welfar support
Improving accessability of services 
Intensive input for disadvantaged groups

Question 6

What is proportionate universalism?

Answer 6

Actions which are universal but with scale and intensity that is proportionate to the level of disadvantage in order to reduce the steepness of the social gradient in health

Question 7

Give an example of a policy which incorporates the idea of proportionate universalism.

Answer 7

Availability of Free prescriptions

Question 8

What actions could address the fundamental, causes of inequalities?

Answer 8

Minimum living wage
Progressive taxation
Active labour market policies

Question 9

What actions could address some of the wider environmental influences on inequality?

Answer 9

Extending Scottish housing quality standard
Air pollution controls
Restriction of advertising of food and alcohol
Lowering speed limits
Price controls through taxations of alcohol, fatty/sugary foods
Reducing the Price barrier for healthier products

Question 10

What actions can be taken to impact on the individual experiences of inequalities?

Answer 10

Training is culturally sensitive
Linked public services for vulnerable and high risk individuals
Specialised outreach and targeted services