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- Health inequalities negatively impact health outcomes, especially for socially deprived groups, immigrants without status, and those with low socioeconomic status.
- Limited access to prenatal care can lead to long-term negative effects across generations.
- The ongoing economic crisis in Europe is worsening health conditions for vulnerable families, prompting a call to action from the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to the European Union.
Article Abstract
Health inequalities adversely affect the health outcomes generally but more so for those who are socially deprived, immigrants of unknown status and low socioeconomic status. The inequitable access to care during pregnancy can lead to long term adverse inter-generational effects. Current economic crisis within Europe will have deepening effect on the health of the vulnerable families. The European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology calls for action by the European Union.
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