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Place and communities

Inequality briefing

First published on 03 June 2016

Description

This is the 4th in our series of inequality briefings. It focuses on the role that good quality places can play in improving health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. It assumes that action in relation to place and communities is complemented by access to good quality, affordable housing for all.

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