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Health Secretary welcomes goals for the next decade.

A major report on tackling health inequalities for the next 10 years and beyond was welcomed today by the Secretary of State for Health, Andy Burnham.

Professor Sir Michael Marmot of University College London was asked by the Government to provide a clear set of short, medium, and long term objectives to inform how health inequalities can be dramatically reduced.

The report “Fair Society, Healthy Lives” is a thorough and comprehensive analysis of health inequalities in England today and it identifies key areas for future action. It will help set the direction beyond current targets, for the next 10 years and beyond.

Health Secretary Andy Burnham said:

'I would like to thank Sir Michael Marmot and his team of eminent experts, for this review. It builds on previous highly influential reports commissioned by the Government from Sir Douglas Black and Sir Donald Acheson and will help us put in place a strategy to continue to tackle health inequalities over the next decade.

'It is not right that where we live can dictate the state of our health. Everyone should have an equal chance at good health. I am passionate about getting to the heart of this issue and ensuring that young people can look forward to the same life expectancy regardless of where they are born. This report will help us make that historic achievement.

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