In this fourth webinar in the Future of Chronic Disease in Ireland: Health Economics Perspectives series, expert speakers will consider a range of perspectives from improving access to healthcare, empowering communities, and inequalities in mortality in Ireland.

Social inequalities have a profound impact on chronic disease and population health outcomes by creating disparities in access to resources, healthcare and opportunities to lead healthy lives.

These inequalities frequently lead to unequal burdens of illness, suffering and premature mortality among disadvantaged populations.

The social determinants of health play a significant role in shaping chronic disease outcomes. Addressing these inequalities requires multidimensional and multi-sectoral efforts that go beyond the healthcare system.

Speakers

• Dr Sheelah Connolly, Senior Research Officer, Economic and Social Research Institute
• Helen Gaynor, Head of Community Support Services, Irish Heart Foundation
• Professor Susan Smith, Professor of General Practice, Trinity College Dublin

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The webinar will be moderated by Dr Ronan Glynn, Health Sector Lead, EY Ireland.

The series is supported by Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Novartis and EY Ireland.