Nuffield Trust: What is the scale of the challenge to address health inequalities affecting children and young people? (6 September 2024)

Summary

With many children living in poverty, understanding how health inequalities affect children and young people is vital in order for the NHS to meet their health care needs. Miranda Davies reviews children’s hospital inpatient care in 2023/24 on five key clinical areas in England – asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, oral health and mental health.