Health inequalities are unfair, unacceptable
and avoidable diff erences in the health of people
or groups of people.
Many health inequalities are connected to
poverty and deprivation.
Reducing health inequalities2.
Poverty means not being able to heat your home,
pay your rent, or buy the things you need.
It means waking up every day being worried
about money.
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Deprivation means you don't or can't have the
essential things that help you live your life.