Will the COVID-19 pandemic and infection control measures increase health inequalities?
This paper provides an overview of scientific evidence to the following questions: Are people in a more disadvantaged socioeconomic position (SEP) more frequently and severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? Are they more likely to suffer from the negative health-consequences of
infection control measures? This paper focuses on socioeconomic differences (especially differences in income, education and occupational position).
Type
Governmental / Institutional / Public Health Statutory Body Document, Policy & Policy Analysis
Theme
Communicable diseases, Employment, occupational health, adult education, youth employment, Financial security, social protection, social inclusion, access to care, poverty, Maternal health, pre- peri-natal, childhood conditions, adolescent health, education
Country
Europe
Level
European
Year
2020
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