Pandemic inequalities: Emerging infectious diseases and health equity

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Research around Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs) have mainly focused on the virus itself – especially COVID-19 – and not health equity concerns related to the EIDs. This commentary explores four main linkages between EIDs and health inequalities - unequal exposure, unequal transmission, unequal susceptibility, and unequal treatment - concluding with needed research directions and policy actions.

Bambra, C. (2022). Pandemic inequalities: Emerging infectious diseases and health equity. International Journal for Equity in Health, 21(6), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-021-01611-2

Tags: COVID-19, Infectious disease, Pandemic, Socioeconomic status, Journal Article