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Strategic subprogrammes
This programme includes the development of three strategic subprogrammes defined on the basis of three groups of needs:
Among the foregoing, the MEDEA/INEQ-CITIES subprogramme stands out . The objective of this subprogramme is to investigate mortality patterns, distribution and causes in small areas of Spanish and European cities, as well as the link thereof with socio-economic and environmental factors .
It consists of three projects with competitive external funding: MEDEA I, MEDEA-II (Health Research Fund) which focus on studying the Spanish reality, and INEQ-CITIES (project funded by DG-Sanco) studying a selection of European cities . The project uses Bayesian methodologies in the study and mortality pattern analysis in small geographical areas . Five CIBERESP groups participate in this activity under the leadership of Dr . Carme Borrell (ASPB) .
The Observatorio de Desigualdad (ODS) transverse programme is linked to this programme .
Inequality according to social class, gender, the environment and geographical area.
Development and evaluation of public health programmes and policies.
Access to and quality of health services and the participation of patients and citizens.
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P4. Social determinants of health
