Globally, the persistent health inequities within and across social groups are major concerns. In times of demographic transitions, economic systems and other commercial determinants have become increasingly visible in recent years. However, social infrastructures in many low-and middle-income countries are still insufficient to address the structural deficit within the health sector and beyond. Gender inequality, the digital divide and other social divisions have profound impacts on human health. Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters and health emergencies reveal that socio-economic inequality is one of the key predictors of high morbidity and mortality.
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