[Epidemiology and inequality: notes on theory and history].

Rev Panam Salud Publica

Centro Nacional de Epidemiologia/CENEPI/FUNASA, SAS, Quadra 4, Bloco N, Sala 600, CEP 70058-902, Brasília, DF, Brasil.

Published: December 2002

AI Article Synopsis

  • - This paper explores the historical development of the concept of inequality, particularly in the context of health, examining both natural and social inequalities alongside the notion of equity.
  • - It discusses theoretical explanations for inequality and how stratification manifests in contemporary societies, highlighting the complexities of these issues.
  • - The research also reviews the evolution of epidemiology and its connection to social health inequalities, from the bacteriological era to current times, where there's increased focus on these disparities.

Article Abstract

In this paper we present a historical analysis of the concept of inequality, and we also discuss how inequality has been viewed within the field of health. Natural and social inequalities are discussed, along with the concept of equity, theoretical explanations for inequality, and stratification in modern societies. Finally, we focus on the relationships between epidemiology and studies on social inequalities in health since epidemiology was established as a discipline, during the so-called bacteriological era, and at the present time, when there is a growing interest in social inequalities in health.

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