GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Japan K.K. More than three out of five people around the world are affected by health exclusion (barriers to inclusive opportunities in health), and young people are particularly targeted. to

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Japan K.K.
More than three in five people around the world are affected by health exclusion, and young people are particularly targeted.
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This document is a Japanese translation of a press release issued by Haleon on November 20, 2023, and is provided for the convenience of Haleon. The official language of this material is English, which shall prevail for its content and interpretation. For more information, please visit haleon.com.
-November 20, 2023 UK-
・Economist Impact’s Health Inclusivity Index supported by Haleon The second phase of the Gender Index surveyed 42,000 people in 40 countries on health inclusion.
Health inclusivity scores worsen globally with addition of lived experience data, revealing major gaps in policy and practice in high-income countries
66% of survey respondents experience barriers to health inclusion, with vulnerable groups most affected
Gen Z and Millennials experience greater barriers to health access and higher levels of inequity
According to the second phase of Economist Impact’s Global Health Inclusivity Index, supported by consumer healthcare company Haleon, more than three in five people worldwide experience health exclusion, and Gen Z and Millennials are the most affected.
A 2023 survey of 42,000 people in 40 countries found that 66% of those surveyed faced at least one barrier to accessing health services. The most commonly reported barriers were inability to get an appointment, inconvenient times, distance and cost of travel, and lack of trust in health services. Alarmingly, the index also revealed that one in five people (20%) globally do not have access to local mental health services and 17% do not have access to sexual and reproductive health services. .
This study suggests that Gen Z has the highest health exclusion rate, with almost half (45%) of Gen Z saying they are not eligible for health care due to age, health, or other personal factors. 19% of baby boomers said the quality of health care was compromised. Almost one-third of Gen Z (28%) and Millennials (32%) say their pain and health conditions are not taken seriously by healthcare providers. Additionally, nearly a quarter of Gen Z (21%) and Millennials (22%) report having no access to health care at all, compared to just 8% of baby boomers.
In addition to difficulty getting an appointment and the distance and cost of traveling to the hospital, Gen Z cites a lack of trust in health care providers and concerns about inequity as key barriers to accessing health care. 44% of Gen Z cited social media as a trusted source of health information and advice, the highest percentage of any generation surveyed.
Sarah McDonald, Vice President of Sustainability and Social Impact at Haleon, said:
“The findings of this latest study show that the world’s health systems are failing to meet the needs and expectations of young people, who are most affected by health exclusion. It reveals clear gaps in practice, and the comprehensive picture in health that many of the world’s richest countries aspire to is far removed from the reality for their people. Everyone has the right to live as long and in good health as possible, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, or disability. We use this latest data to inform global policy decisions. We will continue to encourage planners to promote health inclusivity.”
The most vulnerable groups in society, such as those who are marginalized or have chronic conditions, also report difficulties accessing health care (26%). The main barrier is inequity, with more than a quarter (27%) of people who are marginalized or have a chronic illness experiencing unfair treatment from their health care provider. Masu.
The first phase of the Index, conducted in 2022, examined the presence, coverage, and effectiveness of comprehensive health systems, policies and programs. In the second phase in 2023, we strengthened our research methodology to include understanding and evaluating the lived experiences of 42,000 people regarding health
inclusion/exclusion.
With the addition of this lived experience data, health inclusivity scores in the second phase worsened in 85% of the countries surveyed. For example, the UK’s score fell by 13%, moving from first place to third place behind Australia and Sweden. With all but one country scoring less than 80 out of 100, it is clear that governments and policy makers have a long way to go to overcome health exclusion. The yearly decline in scores also reveals that there is a gap between the government’s goal of providing comprehensive health care policies and systems and the actual experience of the public.
The gap is widest in high-income countries, with an average score difference of 18 points between comprehensive health policies and people’s experiences, with Germany showing the widest gap. This means that many of the world’s richest countries struggle to effectively deliver comprehensive health policies and systems, and that
marginalized and vulnerable populations are struggling to overcome barriers. It shows you are most exposed to risk.
Jonathan Bardwell, Global Head of Policy and Insights at Economist Impact, said: “Measuring a country’s capacity to provide quality health care involves not only its policies, but also its people’s ability to access health services. That’s why we added it to Economist Impact’s Health Inclusivity Index.The results of this second phase of the study show that high-income countries need much improvement to implement policies effectively. Masu.”
Similar to last year’s findings, the second phase of this study concludes that greater ownership of people and communities over their own health is a key driver of health inclusion. Low- and middle-income countries outperform high-income countries in this area due to their focus on community services, self-care, and health literacy programs. For example, 73% of people in low- and middle-income countries receive advice and information about managing their health at home, compared to 65% in high-income countries.
As a result, the average policy-practice gap in low- and middle-income countries is just 3 percentage points, making it more effective to ensure health inclusion for marginalized groups with chronic conditions and Generation Z. Masu. The fact that countries with less developed infrastructure, lower fiscal spending, and fewer resources are more effective in implementing population-level health inclusivity shows that high- and low-income countries It has been a valuable learning experience for both of us.
As a global leader in consumer health, Haleon will leverage the insights gained from this index and work with governments, policy makers and partners around the world to make better health possible for everyone, every day. We will work to remove the biggest barriers to achieving this goal.
In the second phase of the Health Inclusivity Index, Australia received the highest score, followed by Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Israel, Canada, South Korea, Germany, Switzerland and Thailand.
Detailed results from the second phase of the Health Inclusivity Index can be found here.
https://impact.economist.com/projects/health-inclusivity-index

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