Seminar programme
List of participants
Inequity in health has been pointed out as a major global problem. Equity in health can be achieved by addressing and influencing the social determinants of health. EU could and should take the world lead in this field.
A major reduction of health differences between European countries as well as within countries could be achieved by programmes to improve health, in particular of disadvantaged groups and countries in Europe. National and European policies and programmes should therefore address the social determinants of health and use the experience of Europe to do this successfully.
The seminar resulted in a consensus agreement to continue the process of establishing a joint programming initiative in the area of "Inequality in health". It was decided at the seminar that at this stage of the process, FAS will be responsible for coordinating the initiative.
It is important to note that at the GPC Open Workshop in Brussels, September 14th, the UK also suggested "Public Health: Inequality in Health" as a possible theme for a joint programming initiative.
Priorities for research on equity and health. Discussion paper
Speakers' CVs
Expression of interest
Organisations interested in participating in the initiative should fill in the Expression of Interest form and mail it to 
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Expression of Interest form (right-click to download)
More information
Click the links below for more information about the presentations and the speakers.
Presentation by Erland Hjelmquist, Secretary-General, FAS
Research priorities for health equity, Piroska Östlin, WHO Task Force Coordinator
Health inequalities in the EU, Charles Price, Policy Officer, European Commission, Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Protection
Inequality in health in Europe – challenges for joint programming of research, Karien Stronks, Dept of Public Health, Academic Medical Centre/University of Amsterdam
"Joint programming". A European pilot initiative for combating neurodegenerative diseases, in particular Alzheimer's
