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COVID-19 pandemic: a unique opportunity to 'build back fairer' and reduce health inequities in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

Authors :
Al-Mandhari, Ahmed
Marmot, Michael
Ghaffar, Abdul
Hajjeh, Rana
Allen, Jessica
Khan, Wasiq
El-Adawy, Maha
Source :
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal; Mar2021, Vol. 27 Issue 3, p217-219, 3p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The authors reflect on how the COVID-19 pandemic offers an opportunity to address issues on health inequalities in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Topics include the social determinants of health, the Commission on Social Determinants of Health created by the World Health Organization Regional Director of Eastern Mediterranean, and the risks facing internally displaced persons (IDP), refugees, and migrants.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10203397
Volume :
27
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
149453942
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.26719/2021.27.3.217