PUP 4931r Lecture 6: pup lec 6

• School: FSU
• Department: Political Science
• Course: PUP 4931r
• Professor: William Weissert

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Is income inequality a determinant of population health: by lynch et al. Conducted a meta-analysis of relationship of income inequality to health outcomes. Income inequality the extent to which income is distributed in an uneven manner among a population; the gap between the rich and everyone else. The authors state that there is very: (cid:1688)little support for the idea that income inequality is a major, generalizable determinant of population health differences within or between rich countries(cid:1689). They did add however, that reducing income disparity by raising the income of those most in need, will improve their health. Part 2 u. s. national and regional trends in income inequality and age- and cause-specific mortality: by lynch, et. This article examines income inequality and mortality trends on a 30 and 100-year basis. From 1978-2000, the u. s. had the largest increase in income. Focus: trends of 6 major causes of mortality: heart disease, stroke,