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Accounting for socio-economic inequalities in health to inform SDG decision making: A proof-of-concept study

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Most SDG-inequality indices rely on a unidimensional design which cannot reflect how a given health outcome is distributed along the socio-economic spectrum. The concentration index can overcome this limitation. With an application to adult excess weight data, the concentration index was illustrated along with a decomposition method which allowed for key predictors to be identified. An Erreyger's concentration index and Shapley decomposition-based approach provide a relatively simple analytical tool to the monitoring of socio-economic inequalities in health. Such analytical approach should be considered as a monitoring tool by public managers to inform SDG policy and budgetary decisions.

Source: Sustainable Futures

DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2024.100321

Author: Paolo Candio

Institution: University of Trento

Language: English

Topic: Health disparities and outcomes

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,880