Black Report
Black Report
The Black Report (pronounced: /blæk rɪˈpɔːrt/) is a document published by the Department of Health and Social Security (now the Department of Health) in the United Kingdom in 1980. The report was commissioned by the Labour Party government and was a comprehensive investigation into the causes of health inequalities in the UK. The report was named after Sir Douglas Black, who was the chair of the working group that produced the report.
Etymology
The term "Black Report" is derived from the name of Sir Douglas Black, who chaired the working group that produced the report. The term is not related to the color black or any racial or ethnic connotations.
Related Terms
- Health Inequality: The unequal distribution of health outcomes across different population groups.
- Social Determinants of Health: The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age that shape health.
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts of society.
- Socioeconomic Status: The social standing or class of an individual or group, often measured as a combination of education, income, and occupation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Black Report
- Wikipedia's article - Black Report
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