In Switzerland, people with lower levels of education and income have significantly lower life expectancies. They are also more likely to have health problems. Equal health means that everyone has the same opportunities to develop, maintain and, if necessary, recover good health.
In a time of general prosperity, more than 69 million children live in poverty in some of the world’s richest countries. Poverty is most often defined by income. But for most children, poverty is about more than just money. It is about growing up in a home…
People in disadvantaged population groups have a higher risk of facing discrimination. This can have serious consequences in the healthcare system. For example, language barriers can make access to healthcare difficult. The right information can help reveal discrimination and prevent disadvantage.
Die Abteilung Gesundheit der Geschäftsstelle SRK hat ein Factsheet zur gesundheitlichen Chancengleichheit zusammengestellt. Es zeigt bildhaft die Erkenntnisse des Projekt Aequalitas auf und welche Aktivitäten wir durchgeführt haben.
