Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Person
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:University_of_Nottingham
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Kate_Pickett
The Spirit Level |
| gptkbp:awards |
Lifetime_Achievement_Award_from_the_Society_for_Social_Medicine
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| gptkbp:birthDate |
1943-03-12
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| gptkbp:children |
2
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| gptkbp:contribution |
Public speaking on social justice
Advocacy for reducing income inequality Research on the effects of inequality on health |
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley
gptkb:University_of_Cambridge |
| gptkbp:field |
Public health
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Richard Wilkinson
|
| gptkbp:influence |
Public health policy
Community health initiatives Economic policy discussions Health promotion strategies Social policy debates |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:John_Rawls
gptkb:Karl_Marx |
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:The_Equality_Trust
Public health advocacy Research collaborations International health organizations Academic conferences on health and inequality |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Income inequality
Social epidemiology |
| gptkbp:nationality |
British
|
| gptkbp:notableAlumni |
Policy recommendations for reducing inequality
Economic growth and equality Impact of inequality on mental health Social cohesion and trust in societies The relationship between income inequality and health outcomes |
| gptkbp:notableQuote |
"Health is a product of the social environment."
"Reducing inequality is a moral imperative." "We need to rethink our priorities as a society." "Inequality is bad for everyone, not just the poor." "The evidence is clear: more equal societies do better." |
| gptkbp:occupation |
Epidemiologist
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| gptkbp:publishes |
The Spirit Level: Why More Equal Societies Almost Always Do Better
The Inner Level: How More Equal Societies Reduce Stress, Restore Sanity and Improve Everyone's Well-Being |
| gptkbp:researchFocus |
Health disparities
Social determinants of health |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Kate_Pickett
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| gptkbp:website |
www.equalitytrust.org.uk
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