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LD/3/8/4/5
Title
Audio recording of Sir Liam's appearance on part 4 of BBC Radio 4 documentary Building a Healthier Britain
Date(s)
- 24 May 2005 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
1 item, CD.
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Scope and content
Analysis of the effects of social status on health and mortality, epidemiological research indicating the contributing factors to these disparities and how they can be challenged. Includes a look at Sir Michael Marmot's Whitehall I and II studies; linking civil servants job grades to stress and subsequent ill health.
Sir Liam emphasises the need for cross-government policies and working to reduce health inequalities, including improving employment, education opportunities and environmental factors both centrally and locally.
Running time 27:47. Sir Liam's appearances at 15:39 - 17:40 and 26:40 - 27:13.
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Open.