This thesis explores the phenomenon of health inequalities in Italy, examining their origins, manifestations, and the public policies designed to reduce them. After defining the concept and the main epidemiological indicators, the research focuses on the role of social determinants (income, education, employment, and environment) as structural factors shaping individual and collective well-being. The Italian National Health Service (SSN) is analyzed in terms of its financing, organization, and territorial disparities, with particular emphasis on the North-South divide and the growing burden of private healthcare expenditure. The study highlights how regional fragmentation and healthcare mobility undermine the principles of universality and equity. Finally, it presents key European and national strategies to reduce these gaps, stressing the need for an integrated, cross-sectoral approach combining health, education, and social policies.
La tesi analizza il fenomeno delle disuguaglianze di salute in Italia, indagandone le origini, le manifestazioni e le politiche di contrasto. Dopo aver definito il concetto e i principali indicatori epidemiologici, l’elaborato approfondisce il ruolo dei determinanti sociali (reddito, istruzione, lavoro e ambiente) come fattori strutturali che influenzano il benessere individuale e collettivo. Viene esaminato il Servizio Sanitario Nazionale nelle sue criticità di finanziamento, organizzazione e uniformità territoriale, con particolare attenzione alle disuguaglianze Nord-Sud e alla crescente spesa sanitaria privata. Inoltre, l’analisi mette in luce come la frammentazione regionale e la mobilità sanitaria compromettano i principi di universalità ed equità. Infine, vengono presentate le principali strategie europee e nazionali per ridurre i divari, evidenziando la necessità di un approccio intersettoriale che integri politiche sanitarie, educative e sociali.
Disuguaglianze di salute: cause, effetti e possibili proposte per contrastarle
CECILI, LETIZIA
2024/2025
Abstract
This thesis explores the phenomenon of health inequalities in Italy, examining their origins, manifestations, and the public policies designed to reduce them. After defining the concept and the main epidemiological indicators, the research focuses on the role of social determinants (income, education, employment, and environment) as structural factors shaping individual and collective well-being. The Italian National Health Service (SSN) is analyzed in terms of its financing, organization, and territorial disparities, with particular emphasis on the North-South divide and the growing burden of private healthcare expenditure. The study highlights how regional fragmentation and healthcare mobility undermine the principles of universality and equity. Finally, it presents key European and national strategies to reduce these gaps, stressing the need for an integrated, cross-sectoral approach combining health, education, and social policies.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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