Is There a Place for Geography in the Analysis of Health Inequality

摘要: This paper considers how ideas and evidence concerning geographical health variation are used in discourses relating to inequalities. We consider the different concepts of space place which employed these debates. Much discussion literature focuses on relative importance compositional contextual effects determining between areas. discuss some theory might illuminate possible impact In light this theoretical debate, focusing mainly research from Britain, we review empirical as a contributor It is concluded that while individual characteristics very important for inequalities observed people, their setting also has significance. implications policies aiming reduce