Courtesy Inequality.org

Inequality.org offers an overview of the relationship between health and inequality in a new data and chart resource pack. The resource pack is part of a series aimed at breaking down background data about rising inequality. This set provides a solid grounding for people new to health equity or anyone still wondering what inequality has to do with public health. Included are cross-national comparisons measuring the effect of economic inequality on infant mortality, life expectancy, and excess…

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Nearly six months in, the Occupy movement still shows no sign of slowing down. What began last fall in New York's Zuccotti Park as a protest against Wall Street and corporate greed, has exploded into a global call to action stretching from Seattle to South Africa. Whether you're inspired by the movement or find its tenets and tactics questionable, it's hard to deny its…

Download a copy of the Health Impact Assessment Guide for Practice by Dr. Rajiv Bhatia. The Guide aims to support practitioners in the field by describing the key tasks and activities for HIA as well as the issues and challenges that arise in the course of  practice.  The Guide also provides real-world examples as well as suggestions for stakeholder participation and the integration of health analysis in the environmental impact assessment…

We're kicking off 2012 with some big changes to the website! Inside, you'll find easier-to-read pages, new discussion forums, updated member directory, and a fresh new design. We're also giving the blog a makeover, adding up-to-the-minute news, analysis, and information from the health equity world. In this space, you can expect to see tons of original content including: Q&A's with public health leaders, webinars, podcasts,  guest columns, stories from the field, and more.  In the coming months, we have even more changes in store so stay tuned! For now, take a look around and let us know what you think. Read on for this week's News Roundup and add your comments below.

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