Description
You are required to write an essay that demonstrates your understanding of the inequalities in health and illness. A case study has been provided for you to use as the basis of your essay.
Before you begin, you are advised to read the case study a number of times in order to make note of the pertinent issues. You should then research the subject area more widely.
You are required to write an essay that demonstrates your understanding of the inequalities in health and illness.
A case study has been provided for you to use as the basis of your essay. You can also access a copy in the “Download Assessor Guidance” section below.
Your essay must include the following in relation to the issues presented in the case study:
• Outline the impact of social, economic and environmental developments to changes in morbidity and mortality in the UK.
• Explain patterned inequalities in health and illness.
• Evaluate sources of evidence with regards to protected characteristics, for example, gender, ethnicity and age.
• Evaluate the relationship between theories of health and welfare inequalities and their impact on the development of health policies.
