What do you mean, I have a right to health? Participatory action research on health and human rights

Abdulkadir, Jann and Azzudin, Amal and Buick, Alan and Curtice, Lisa and Dzingisai, Mhurai and Easton, Duncan and Frew, Claire and Glinski, Jenn and Holliday, Derek and Knifton, Lee and McLaughlin, Douglas and Quinn, Neil and Ramsay, David (2016) What do you mean, I have a right to health? Participatory action research on health and human rights. University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.

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Abstract

What does the right to health mean to people who face inequalities and may struggle to access support? This is a pressing issue in Scotland where there is a national commitment to human rights, but where deep seated health inequalities are a major public health concern. The right to the highest attainable standard of health is recognised within the European Convention on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and should be equally available, accessible, acceptable and of good quality to everyone.