Health research
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Health, poverty, and equity
Clear and strong links exist between poverty and human health. For many poor people, the health-damaging effects of economic poverty are compounded by inequality. At the same time, ill-health can lead to , exacerbate and perpetuate poverty. A commitment to health requires a commitment to poverty reduction. Strategies must focus on the determinants as well as the mainfestations of health disparities.

Income inequality and nutritional status for India’s women
Economic growth does not always improve nutrition for everyone. Diseases of poverty and wealth often co-exist in rapidly-developing economies. Data from Indian women show that income inequality increases the risks of both obesity and under-nutrition.

The role of community-based organisations in providing health care in Kenya
Health policies and programmes may be increasing health disparities between and within households in low-income areas. There is no consensus on the combination of health and non-health sector programmes that would offer the best protection for poor people. Working through community-based organisations is a potentially promising approach.

Managing chronic illnesses in urban Kenyan households
Chronic illnesses are on the rise in the developing world. This is driven by population growth, ageing, urbanisation and lifestyle changes, as well as improved survival for illnesses such as HIV. Most developing countries’ health systems, however, were designed to manage acute illness.

Funding renal disease care in Thailand
When it started, Thailand’s universal health coverage scheme excluded treatment for end-stage renal disease on economic grounds. This had serious implications for poorer patients who could not afford expensive, life-saving treatment, and contradicted the principles of equity and protection from financial risk fundamental to the scheme.

Protecting poor people from the cost of ill health

Conflict, displacement and reproductive health

Maternal and child health: meeting MDGs 4 and 5