Abstract

JUSTO-GIL, Soledad et al. Equity in prevention. Rev Clin Med Fam [online]. 2023, vol.16, n.1, pp.46-52.  Epub Apr 17, 2023. ISSN 2386-8201.  https://dx.doi.org/10.55783/rcmf.160107.

Achieving equity in health is a social justice goal that contributes to the development of more prosperous societies. Social inequalities in health are rife in all countries, settings and across the population. Tackling them requires the joint action of different sectors, in addition to the health sector, as well as the participation of the population. It is also essential to pay special attention to actions on the context and social determinants of health to ensure equity in health.

Addressing social inequalities in health in health care, as well as in clinical practice guidelines, requires professionals to recognise and internalise the problem of inequality and to be able to identify in their patients the situations and characteristics, both personal and social, that may condition this. It is also necessary to recognise them as subjects of rights, treating them with respect and acceptance of diversity and providing information with trust and empathy. On a professional level, gaps in knowledge need to be identified and recognized to train and update. At the organisational level, the necessary organisational changes must be implemented, and appropriate resources and technological instruments must be made available to professional teams for routine observation and monitoring of equity; with relevant and comparable indicators over time, to be able to know and improve their actions.

Keywords : Equity; Health Promotion; Prevention.

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