Examining the impact of social policies on health equity: How policies designed to reduce poverty and gender inequality affect morbidity and mortality in children and women

STATUS: Current
PROJECT LEADER:Richter, L.M. (Prof Linda)
OTHER TEAM MEMBERS: De Kock, C.J. (Ms Cilna), Joseph, PK (Mr Philip), Nyawane, CL (Ms Lebo)
DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC)

Abstract

This programmatic research proposal aims to rigorously examine the population health effects of differing social policy approaches taken around the world to address poverty, economic and gender inequity. In line with the MDG goals to reduce child mortality, improve maternal health, and combat HIV/AIDS, TB and other diseases, the overall objective of our research program is to facilitate a series of conceptually related research projects examining how policies aimed at reducing poverty, income and gender inequality in high- and low-income countries impact the burden of disease among children and women under 50, including infant and maternal morbidity and mortality, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis.

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