Making the link: Social inclusion and health equity

EU policy has responded to economic and societal changes, and health in Europe has improved in many respects. But these improvements have not been enjoyed throughout the population, and significant sections of people in Europe still struggle for their health and well-being. These people are far more likely to come from lower socio-economic groups.1 For example, “differences in life expectancy at age 30 between those in higher education and those with basic secondary education or less exceed 10 years in many Member States.”

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