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There continue to be big differences in health outcomes between groups of people and between countries in Europe. This infographic provides an illustrated overview of the health Inequalities in Europe, and what we can do to overcome them.

EuroHealthNet infographic on health inequalities in Europe

Health outcomes and health inequalities are influenced by the social, economic, and environmental determinants of health – the conditions in which we are born, grow, live, work and age.

Health Inequalities reduce economic and social productivity. They cost €980 billion per year, the equivalent of 9.4% of GDP. A 50% reduction in gaps in life expectancy would provide monetised benefits to countries ranging from 0.3 – 0.4% of GDP.

Good health enables both economic and social participation in daily life. In surveys, people consistently state that they value health above all other aspects of their lives. They are also concerned about growing inequalities.

Reducing social and health inequalities is possible, represents a good investment, and has strong public support.

Growing numbers of young people are working in temporary, flexible, and unstable jobs. In a new podcast, The European Alliance for Mental Health - Employment and Work explores what that means for young people’s mental health. It looks at how work and employment are changing, how new technology is shifting management styles, the job factors which support good mental health, and how to protect the mental health of those working in non-traditional employment.

Listen to the podcast here