Socioeconomic inequalities in 29 childhood diseases: evidence from a 1,500,000 children population retrospective study

Abstract

Socioeconomic and gender inequalities are widely present in childhood health. This indicates that SEP plays a common role in their development although it varies in magnitude according to each disease. It is also a phenomenon that comprises all SEP groups in society. Action needs to be taken to ensure a fairer start in life in terms of health.