How social policy contributes to the distribution of population health: the case of gender health equity
This study aimed to analyze gender health equity as a case of how social policy contributes to population health. Three sets of social-investment policies implemented in Europe and previously hypothesized to reduce gender inequity in labor market outcomes were analysed: childcare; active labor market programs; and long-term care. Social policy contributes to the distribution of population health. Social-investment advocates argue such policies in particular enhance economic gender equity. The results show that these polices have ambiguous effects on gender health equity and even differential improvements among men for some outcomes.
Authors: J. Beckfield, K. A. Morris, C. Bambra,
Type
Research
Theme
Financial security, social protection, social inclusion, access to care, poverty, Financing and funding, Governance, Health in All Policies, Economy of Wellbeing, Health Impact Assessment, sustainable development
Country
Europe
Level
European
Year
2017
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