Introducing our speakers
speech abstract
Health Inequalities
In New Zealand, as elsewhere, inequalities in health exist between
socio economic groups, ethnic groups, people living in different
geographic areas, and males and females. These inequalities are
not random: in all countries more socially disadvantaged groups have
poorer health, greater exposure to health risks and poorer access to
health services.
Addressing these socioeconomic, ethnic, gender and geographic
inequalities requires a population health approach that takes account
of all the influences on health. This approach requires both
intersectoral action that addresses the unequal distribution of the
social and economic determinants of health as well as action in the
health and disability sector.
There are two particular tools that are useful in analysing health
inequalities and providing direction to act to tackle health
inequalities: The Reducing Inequalities Framework and the HEAT
Tool ( Health Equity Assessment Tool). This presentation provides
you with an overview of these tools and the concepts which underpin the
biography
Teresa is of Te Rarawa and Te Aupouri descent. She is a comprehensively
trained registered nurse with experience in renal nursing. She holds a
Diploma in Nursing, a Diploma in Public Health and she is currently
completing a Masters degree in Public Health from Otago University. She
previously worked as a Māori advisor for the Consumer Protection team
within the Ministry of Health. Teresa also worked in human resources
for Capital Coast Health, before joining the Ministry in 1997
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