Understanding Health Inequality (presentation by Professor Matthew Ashton, Director of Public HealthLiverpool)
Professor Matthew Ashton’s presentation highlights Liverpool's health inequalities:
Life Expectancy: Liverpool's life expectancy is lower than the national average, with significant disparities between affluent and deprived areas.
Health Issues: High levels of child poverty, obesity, mental health concerns, and substance abuse are widespread in poorer communities.
Future Challenges: Health inequalities are projected to worsen, with increases in chronic conditions like depression and diabetes.
Key Drivers: Social and economic factors, including housing, poverty, and lifestyle choices, contribute heavily to health disparities.
Strategies: Liverpool’s “Marmot City” approach focuses on reducing poverty, improving health equity, and addressing root social causes of poor health.
The Inequalities and Health Summit: A Call for Action took place on the 29th of October, focusing on addressing the rising challenges of health inequality.
