Desigualdade em saúde / Health inequalities

RESUMO

higher educational level have easily access to health information and treatment. Oral diseases have also their origin and clinical evolution determined by social factors, getting easily to harmful stages that can lead to oral health damage. Conclusion: Social inclusion policies should be developed with effective participation of society in order to provide better living conditions for the population, thus better health conditions, aiming at solving inequalities.

ABSTRACT

Introduction and objective: The aim of this study is to describe aspects of health inequalities in Brazil, correlating theory and practice, as well as emphasizing these aspects in dentistry. Literature review: According to recent studies, economically privileged classes with higher educational level have easily access to health information and treatment. Oral diseases have also their origin and clinical evolution determined by social factors, getting easily to harmful stages that can lead to oral health damage. Conclusion: Social inclusion policies should be developed with effective participation of society in order to provide better living conditions for the population, thus better health conditions, aiming at solving inequalities.