March 2015 PMID 25577953

Income inequality and health: a causal review.

Kate E Pickett, Richard G Wilkinson

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Discussions emphasize the causal link between income inequality and health, with examples like the US being highlighted as an outlier, and graphs showing how inequality correlates with social problems. The tone combines analytical references with expressions of concern, reflecting both engagement and recognition of the topic's importance.

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The discussions predominantly support the idea that income inequality negatively impacts health, reflecting consensus with the publication's findings.

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Participants show high interest, engaging with graphs, reports, and epidemiological reviews, indicating a strong curiosity about social and health implications.

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Many discussions include references to models, data, and comparisons between countries, showing a deep level of engagement.

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The collective tone suggests recognition of income inequality as a significant social issue with real consequences for public health, highlighting its importance.

Abstract in brief

  • The paper reviews a large body of literature on the relationship between income inequality and health, noting that most studies support the idea that health is worse in more unequal societies.
  • Recent studies strengthen the argument for a causal link between income inequality and negative health outcomes, using an epidemiological framework to analyze various criteria for causation.
  • Despite some studies showing no connection, the authors suggest these outliers often result from issues like poor measurement methods, and they advocate for reducing income inequality to enhance public health and wellbeing.

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@CREATE_UNC · X

Came across this index of health and social problems in relation to #incomeinequality in rich countries in "Income inequality and health: A causal review" (2015) by @ProfKEPickett and @ProfRGWilkinson. USA is the outlier in the top right. Wow. https://t.co/HONwrM8q5f

Jun 6, 2019 · 7 likes · 5 shares · 269 followers View post →
The Mental Elf
@Mental_Elf · X

The US leads the league table of wealthy countries when it comes to inequality and health/social problems, says @LawDeanMatthew at #Together4Action2022 I see the UK is giving you guys a run for your money too though! Citation: https://t.co/If1hIYlDK5 https://t.co/nqdb1cJ0MH

Oct 30, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 99,526 followers View post →
Kati Hinman
@katihin23 · X

Came across this graph in a reading today, took me a second to find the U.S. Look @ us always above the curve

Nov 17, 2021 · 2 likes · 68 followers View post →
Marximilian ☭
@Maksimiljian · X

Income inequality has increased in many developed countries over the past decades. This trend has attracted interest among academics, policy makers, and the general public. https://t.co/9Jt1PytQYl Income inequality and health: A causal review https://t.co/qMORCOJaFM https://t.co/QsncOoowU7

Jun 1, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,154 followers View post →
Cleanto R. Rego Fernandes
@CleantoRego · X

@almeidafilho Vou deixar aqui um artigo dela que aborda diretamente esse ponto da causalidade. Achei toda a sua linha de pesquisa muito interessante. https://t.co/7gpbYKv142

Dec 30, 2021 · 1 like · 730 followers View post →
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@fawkesmk · X

@TheNorthern0ne @WalleyAGSL @MLReadingHub https://t.co/jNkIaLwvrf

Jan 24, 2022 · 1 like · 89 followers View post →

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Carl Schlyter
@CarlSchlyter · X

@ChurlRockdude @Geocosmo De är epidemiologer ursprungligen som är vana vid hur man gör folkhälsoanalyser. här en bra beskrivning https://t.co/pjSKnt9xaP

May 25, 2023 · 12,186 followers View post →
Elias Becirovic
@eliasbecirovic · X

@lovisalanryd @Expressen Oseriöst att ljuga i sitt akademiska fält. Du får mig att vilja avskaffa riksbankens hobby-Nobelpris. Här är IMF-rapporten (2017) som motsäger dig (https://t.co/fKjgyPs4rf). Här en epidemiologisk review (2015) av sociala konsekvenser. (https://t.co/DjMqPwFaGp). /- Dr Vänster

Mar 2, 2023 · 109 followers View post →
Alderbrook Community
@AlderbrookC · X

RT @Mental_Elf: The US leads the league table of wealthy countries when it comes to inequality and health/social problems, says @LawDeanMat…

Oct 30, 2022 · 1 share · 239 followers View post →
The Mental Elf
@Mental_Elf · X

The US leads the league table of wealthy countries when it comes to inequality and health/social problems, says @LawDeanMatthew at #Together4Action2022 I see the UK is giving you guys a run for your money too though! Citation: https://t.co/If1hIYlDK5 https://t.co/nqdb1cJ0MH

Oct 30, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 99,526 followers View post →
Marximilian ☭
@Maksimiljian · X

RT @Maksimiljian: Income inequality has increased in many developed countries over the past decades. This trend has attracted interest amon…

Jun 12, 2022 · 1 share · 1,154 followers View post →
Marximilian ☭
@Maksimiljian · X

Income inequality has increased in many developed countries over the past decades. This trend has attracted interest among academics, policy makers, and the general public. https://t.co/9Jt1PytQYl Income inequality and health: A causal review https://t.co/qMORCOJaFM https://t.co/QsncOoowU7

Jun 1, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,154 followers View post →
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@fawkesmk · X

@TheNorthern0ne @WalleyAGSL @MLReadingHub https://t.co/jNkIaLwvrf

Jan 24, 2022 · 1 like · 89 followers View post →
Cleanto R. Rego Fernandes
@CleantoRego · X

@almeidafilho Vou deixar aqui um artigo dela que aborda diretamente esse ponto da causalidade. Achei toda a sua linha de pesquisa muito interessante. https://t.co/7gpbYKv142

Dec 30, 2021 · 1 like · 730 followers View post →
Kati Hinman
@katihin23 · X

Came across this graph in a reading today, took me a second to find the U.S. Look @ us always above the curve

Nov 17, 2021 · 2 likes · 68 followers View post →
Jynh
@Jynh81 · X

Jakby ktoś chciał najlepsze rzeczy jakie znalazłem to tu thread Income inequality hypothesis bez wątpienia jest prawdziwy: https://t.co/h5mo06BRnw https://t.co/9GngvoLQdi https://t.co/jrwYMlOtsZ. Jednak jest parę nieodpowiedzialnych pytań:+

Aug 27, 2021 · 1 like · 41 followers View post →
annephillips
@annephillips0 · X

RT @create_unc: Came across this index of health and social problems in relation to #incomeinequality in rich countries in "Income inequali…

Jun 8, 2019 · 5 shares · 407 followers View post →
John Jacques
@jjprague · X

RT @create_unc: Came across this index of health and social problems in relation to #incomeinequality in rich countries in "Income inequali…

Jun 6, 2019 · 5 shares · 567 followers View post →
Rory Hearne
@RoryHearneGaffs · X

RT @create_unc: Came across this index of health and social problems in relation to #incomeinequality in rich countries in "Income inequali…

Jun 6, 2019 · 5 shares · 46,785 followers View post →
CREATE
@CREATE_UNC · X

Came across this index of health and social problems in relation to #incomeinequality in rich countries in "Income inequality and health: A causal review" (2015) by @ProfKEPickett and @ProfRGWilkinson. USA is the outlier in the top right. Wow. https://t.co/HONwrM8q5f

Jun 6, 2019 · 7 likes · 5 shares · 269 followers View post →
Robert Jan Visser
@erjeve · X

and income inequality has become major a source of health hazards https://t.co/OYLzokI0gp https://t.co/QTO9jFmkNv

Mar 18, 2019 · 201 followers View post →
Stroke Tattler
@Stroketattler · X

RT @bendotellis: We're already a shockingly unequal society in the UK and if Brexit turns us into some sort of offshore tax haven that has…

Jan 10, 2019 · 2 shares · 6,024 followers View post →