TY - BOOK AU - Asthana, S AU - Halliday, J TI - What works in tackling health inequalities? : pathways, policies and practice through the lifecourse T2 - Studies in poverty, inequality and social exclusion SN - 1861346743 PY - 2006/// CY - Bristol, UK PB - Policy N2 - In recent years, tackling health inequalities has become a key policy objective in the UK. However, doubts remain about how best to translate broad policy recommendations into practice. One key area of uncertainty concerns the role of local level initiatives. This book identifies the key targets for intervention. It spans the lifecourse from the early years to old age and explores the links between biological, psychological, social, educational and economic factors and a range of health outcomes. In addition it describes key policy initiatives, assesses research evidence of 'what works' and examines the limitations of the existing evidence base and highlights key areas of debate ER -