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Reducing inequities in health across the life-course: Transition to independent living – young adults

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Clare BambraORCiD, Dr Katie ThomsonORCiD

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Abstract

Taking a life-course approach, this paper outlines the key health equity issues for young adults, their social determinants and how policy-makers can act to reduce them. Chapter 1 discusses young adulthood as a significant – yet overlooked – life- course stage for health equity. Chapter 2 describes the key health issues for this group and how the social determinants of health impact on health inequalities during young adulthood. Chapter 3 outlines policies that could reduce health inequalities among young adults, including outlining specific indicators to measure change within different policy areas and highlighting country examples. Chapter 4 outlines Member State commitments that give policy-makers the mandate to take action on young adults’ health, alongside European priorities and policy drivers. Chapter 5 outlines the key stakeholders and partners needed to reduce health inequalities, arguing that intersectoral action to improve health is crucial for young adults.

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Author(s): Bambra C, Thomson K

Publication type: Report

Publication status: Published

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Year: 2019

Print publication date: 01/06/2019

Online publication date: 01/06/2019

Acceptance date: 16/04/2019

Report Number: WHO/EURO:2019-3532-43291-60674

Institution: World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe

Place Published: Copenhagen

URL: https://www.who.int/europe/publications/i/item/WHO-EURO-2019-3532-43291-60674

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