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Mielck, A. ; Kilian, H.* ; Lehmann, F.* ; Richter-Kornweitz, A.* ; Kaba-Schönstein, L.*

German cooperation-network 'equity in health' - Health promotion in settings.

Health Prom. Int. 33, 318-324 (2016)
Postprint DOI PMC
Open Access Green
In 2003, the German Federal Centre for Health Education (BZgA) initiated the national Cooperation-Network (CN) 'Equity in Health'. The CN is constantly increasing in size and scope, supporting setting approaches aimed at reducing health inequalities. A detailed description of the CN has not yet been available in English. The CN comprises a total of 66 institutional cooperation partners. Information concerning the structure and activities can be found on a special website. Coordination Centres (CC) have been established in the 16 federal states, for the coordination of all state-specific activities. Funding for the CN and CC is provided by the BZgA, the German statutory sickness funds and by the state-specific ministries of health. These partners also support the continuous quality improvement, which is based on the good-practice criteria developed by the Advisory Committee of the CN. In 2011, the 'Municipal Partner Process (MPP)' has been launched, specifically supporting local partners and integrated life-course approaches focussing on children. In 2015, the focus has been widened to include all age-groups. In July 2015, a new national health law concerning health promotion and prevention has been ratified by the federal Parliament, with a focus on reducing health inequalities. Currently, the details of its implementation are discussed on a nationwide basis. The CN has long advocated for such a law, and today the CN is a well-accepted partner providing concepts, methods and a strong and long-standing network. The article closes with future challenges faced by the CN.
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Publication type Article: Journal article
Document type Scientific Article
Keywords Inequalities ; Settings Approach
ISSN (print) / ISBN 0957-4824
e-ISSN 1460-2245
Journal Health Promotion International
Quellenangaben Volume: 33, Issue: 2, Pages: 318-324 Article Number: , Supplement: ,
Publisher Oxford University Press
Publishing Place Oxford
Reviewing status Peer reviewed
Institute(s) Institute of Health Economics and Health Care Management (IGM)