Inequalities in Health

... Demonstrate how Inequalities can adversely affect the health of the family in the scenario. Evidence of a link between socio-economic position and health dates back to ancient China, Greece and Egypt and is apparent today in all societies (Graham 2000). Inequalities in health and the risks of premature death have been recorded since the 19th century (Graham 2000). In the mid-nineteenth century the United Kingdom was undergoing rapid industrialisation. This was supported by adults and children labouring long hours in factories and mines. They lived in unsanitary and cramped housing which contributed to the low life expectancy. Since the 19th century death rates have fallen by half. Chronic disease in later life such as coronary heart disease and cancer dominate the mortality statistics (Graham 2000). Despite this ill health continues to follow the contours of disadvantage. This is a continuing cause for concern in the 21st century, especially when it is

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