Summarizing health inequalities in a Balanced Scorecard. Methodological considerations.
The association between social determinants and health inequalities is well recognized. What are now needed are tools to assist in disseminating such information. This article describes how the Balanced Scorecard may be used for summarizing data on health inequalities. The process begins by selecting appropriate social groups and indicators, and is followed by the measurement of differences across person, place, or time. The next step is to decide whether to focus on absolute versus relative inequality. The last step is to determine the scoring method, including whether to address issues of depth of inequality.
Auger
Nathalie
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Institut national de santé publique du Québec, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Université de Montreal, Montréal. nathalie.auger@inspq.qc.ca
Raynault
Marie-France
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D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D012923:Social Class