United States, Benin, France: Programs Tailored to Address Inequality.

In San Francisco, a health promotion program helps bus drivers manage stress. In Benin, "women's centers" train young girls to provide them with employment and prevent forced marriages. In France, the department of Seine-Saint-Denis has implemented a program to prevent health issues and ensure access to care for the most disadvantaged. In Grenoble, the municipal dentist screens for cavities in low-income neighborhoods and helps children access care. Here’s a look at a few initiatives that share the common goal of reducing social health inequalities.

Author(s): Gery Yves

Publishing year: 2008

Pages: 20-21

Men's Health, 2008, n° 397, p. 20-21

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