[Health policies and practices toward equity]

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Social Determinants of Health
• Health Equity

Context:

• Health inequalities and social exclusion are complex issues with deep social, historical, cultural, and economic roots.
• Iniquities in health are a direct consequence of unequal wealth production and distribution, affecting access to services and goods.
• Existing health management practices can either perpetuate or challenge these disparities.

Purpose:

• To analyze the interrelations and determinants of health inequalities and social exclusion.
• To explore how management practices, social participation, and social control can foster health equity.
• To evaluate the experience of Belo Horizonte's Department of Social Politics and Health in promoting equity.

Summary:

• The study examines health inequalities and social exclusion, linking them to wealth distribution and access to resources.
• It highlights shared management, social participation, and social control as crucial tools for advancing health equity.
• The experience in Belo Horizonte demonstrates practical applications of these strategies in diverse geopolitical and social territories.
• The research emphasizes the importance of micro-level interventions within the workplace for constructing health equity.

Impact:

• Provides a framework for understanding and addressing the social determinants of health.
• Offers practical strategies for health managers and policymakers to promote equity.
• Contributes to the discourse on social justice and citizenship within public health.
• Informs the development of more equitable health policies and practices at both macro and micro levels.