Abstract
This chapter discusses issues relating to egalitarianism or equality. Egalitarianism in a democratic society requires a health system that can maintain, relate to, or is based on a belief that all people can, in principle, receive equal opportunity to access appropriate health services, within a community where they enjoy equal social, political, and economic rights and opportunities. Egalitarianism should be a particular focus for health services provided within a public health setting.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Health & Environment in Aotearoa/New Zealand |
| Editors | Susan Shaw, Bron Deed |
| Place of Publication | Australia |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Pages | 77-94 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Edition | 7 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780195585100 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
