Source · National Audit Office
Tackling inequalities in life expectancy in areas with the worst health and deprivation
Published: 2 Jul 2010
Type: Value for Money
The Department of Health has made a serious attempt to tackle health inequalities across England. But, having set a target in 2000 to reduce health inequalities, it was slow to take action and health inequalities were not a top priority for the NHS until 2006.