Acheson Report
Acheson Report
The Acheson Report (pronounced: /ˈæk.sən rɪˈpɔːrt/) is a significant document in the field of public health. It was published in 1998 by an Independent Inquiry into Inequalities in Health, led by Sir Donald Acheson. The report is a comprehensive review of health inequalities in the United Kingdom and provides a series of recommendations to address these disparities.
Etymology
The report is named after Sir Donald Acheson, a distinguished British physician and epidemiologist who served as the Chief Medical Officer in the United Kingdom from 1983 to 1991. Acheson was commissioned by the then Secretary of State for Health, Frank Dobson, to conduct an independent review of the research on health inequalities.
Content
The Acheson Report contains a detailed analysis of the social determinants of health, including income, education, employment, housing, and lifestyle factors. It emphasizes the importance of tackling these determinants to reduce health inequalities. The report also includes 39 policy recommendations, which range from improving living standards for the poorest households to promoting healthy lifestyles and providing better access to healthcare services.
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