Health equity requires fair health opportunities for everyone, despite systemic inequalities caused by social factors.
Health equity is a fundamental principle, meaning that every person should have a fair opportunity to achieve their highest possible level of health. This involves addressing systematic differences in health outcomes that are avoidable, unfair, and unjust. These inequities often arise due to social, economic, and environmental factors that disproportionately affect particular population groups.
We are currently conducting a “Causal Layered Analysis (CLA)” to deeply understand the systemic and underlying causes of health inequalities. This methodology allows us to explore the topic on multiple levels – from visible trends to underlying worldviews and myths that shape our healthcare systems.
Early Phase
Your contribution is crucial to this analysis. We are particularly interested in perspectives that help us understand:
The visible symptoms of health inequality in different communities
Systemic causes and social structures that maintain these inequalities
Worldviews and values that shape current healthcare systems
Deep-rooted myths and metaphors that influence our understanding of health and fairness
If you have insights or experiences in the field of health equity, we welcome your contribution to this analysis.
