The effect of income-based policies on mortality inequalities in Scotland: a modelling study

• Main Authors: Elizabeth Richardson, PhD (Author), Lynda Fenton, MSc (Author), Jane Parkinson, PhD (Author), Andrew Pulford, MSc (Author), Martin Taulbut, PhD (Author), Gerry McCartney, MD (Author), Mark Robinson, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2020-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: Background: The unequal distribution of income is a fundamental determinant of health inequalities. Decision making around economic policies could be enhanced by showing their potential health effects. We used scenario modelling to assess the effects of 12 income-based policies on years of...