Journal of Health Inequalities seeks articles related to the public health and medical care. It publishes articles in the areas of public health research, teaching, practice and policy. Original research is published on interventions aimed the promotion of individual and community health, health education, prevention of chronic and acute disease. Of particular emphasis are papers that address the health inequalities and differences between regions, countries and particular groups of people. It is a peer-reviewed international journal devoted to advancing professional practice, research, theory development and public policy related to health inequalities and differences.