Our approach to health inequalities – Framework
This framework provides evidence based approaches to support work across Public Health Wales in addressing health inequalities. This framework can be used during decision making, planning processes and monitoring and evaluation. It can be used alongside other tools such as impact assessments. Some elements of this framework will already be familiar and second nature to staff. Our aim is that it supports more systematic and critical thinking when addressing health inequalities.
Our vision is health equity, defined as the absence of avoidable inequalities in health between groups of people. These are systemic, socially produced and unfair arising from the unfair distribution of resources in our society. Health equity is achieved when everyone can attain their full potential for health and well-being.