International Journal for Equity in Health

Health and development agendas and programmes often prioritize the reduction of unfair and remediable health inequalities. There is a growing amount of data pertaining to health inequalities. Written outputs, including academic research papers, are key tools for describing health inequalities. Epidemiologists, data analysts, policy advisors and health equity scholars can have greater impact through accurate, concise and compelling presentation of this evidence and so assist those advocating for action to close health gaps. We make recommendations to improve the accuracy and impact of written evidence on health inequality. 

At a time when health inequalities across the world are widespread and often increasing, International Journal for Equity in Health provides a highly visible forum where strong evidence relevant to the search for, and attainment of, equity in health can be found. Served by a globally recognized editorial board, the journal publishes research which improves the understanding of issues that influence the health of populations and shapes evidence-based decisions by health policy-makers. 

International Journal for Equity in Health focuses on disseminating influential research which examines the political, policy-related, economic, social, and health systems- and services-related influences, particularly with regard to identifying and understanding the systematic differences in distributions of one or more aspects of health in population groups defined demographically, geographically, or socially.