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Health inequality

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Health inequality is the term coined by the LaLonde report, to refer to those instances whereby the health of two demographic groups differs despite comparative access to health care services.

Such example include higher rates of morbidity and mortality for those in lower occupational classes than those in higher occupational classess, and the increased likelihood of those from ethnic minorities being diagnosed with a mental health disorder.

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