Health crisis in Denmark: risk of poverty increases medication errors!

Health crisis in Denmark: risk of poverty increases medication errors!

A current study by Amanda Paust and co-authors, published in the journal "Plos Medicine", highlights alarming trends in medication, especially among socially disadvantaged groups. The investigation is based on a national study in Denmark with 177,495 participants and is dedicated to the problem of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) and their health consequences. The results show that there are considerable social inequalities despite a universal health system.

The study resulted in a high potential error rate in drug care, with 14.7% of the participants being exposed to PIM. The undersupply (start-PIM) is particularly worrying, which occurred most frequently at 12.5%. In contrast, an oversupply of 3.1% was found. The data illustrates how strongly the social situation influences the quality of treatment. People with fewer assets have an 85% higher risk of PIM compared to the wealthiest group, while lower income increases the risk of 78% and a low level of education by 66%.

social determinants of health

These results are in line with the findings of the Robert Koch Institute, which analyzes social determinants of health and health inequalities. The institute deals with a variety of aspects, including social inequality, world of work, migration and regional differences. The data is based on comprehensive health monitoring and epidemiological analyzes and show that social inequalities in health and illness are a universal phenomenon that depends on different characteristics of social differentiation.

In addition, it becomes clear that people with low social support or restricted social networks, such as immigrants and socially weaker, have an increased risk of polypharmacy. This form of medication can potentially cause more damage than benefits, a fact that must be addressed urgently.

political measures and recommendations

The study recommends concrete political measures to reduce inappropriate use of medication and improve health justice. The need to address health inequalities is further underlined by the variation of the disease risks in medium and higher adulthood, which are characterized by early childhood influences. In summary, current research not only shows the pressing problems in the supply of drugs, but also calls for a far -reaching debate about social mobility, income and educational access to promote the health of the population sustainably. In view of the findings set out, it is essential to improve the health framework for disadvantaged groups. It can already be found that social inequality significantly influences the health and well -being of many people.

For further information on the social determinants of health, we refer to the Robert Koch Institute and the specific topic of social inequalities at health [Bioeg] (https://leit terms.bioeg.de/alphabetisches-bistei/sozial-ung Leichtheit-und-gesundheit-kinheit/).

The extensive analysis of the health challenges concerned with socially disadvantaged groups refers to the urgent need for action to improve health care. The results of the study by [Kleine Zeitung] (https://www.kleinezeitung.at/service/newsticker/chronik/19716781/aermeremere-mit-hohem- risiko-fuer-Schlechte-Gesundheit are a strong plea for comprehensive interventions and political measures.