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title of website or page? YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH Research has shown that there is a direct correlation with unequal societies and poor heatlh. The findings suggest that determining health in a society, is dependent on how wealth is distributed. Past data has indicated that there is better life expectancy where their is more equal distribution of income. The most unequal places have the highest death rates, with a small decline Policies that address equal income distribution have a large impact on health of the population. Health is more impacted by measures that address income inequity than measures that increase overall wealth, which also increases inequality rates. Between 1980 to 1990, the wider the income distribution, the smaller the decline in morality. "If we share the resources of our country more fairly, we shall have a more cohesive society and reduce inequalities in health. It will not happen the other way around." Income equality and disability and a strong correlation at a state-level that impact the entire polulation of that state. Rich or poor, those living in states with high unequal distribution of wealth are more likely to have disabilities than those living in states with more equal distribution. Studies have proven that even the rich living in unequal states disadvantaged. A study collected from 645,000 Americans throughout the country revealed that those residing in states with high income inequality are 11% more likely to have a health issue than those living in more equal distribution ( Anon. , 2007). Background info (I may take this out if it does not flow in the testimonial format). The unequal distribution of wealth grew significantly in the early 1980s. The country’s rich have grown signific... ...ind-Blowing Fact. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Oct. 2013. . Coleman, Nancy , and ShannonSpillane Spillane. "Center on Budget and Policy Priorities." Press Release: Income Inequality Grew Across The Country Over The Past Two Decades: Early Signs Suggest Inequality Now Growing Again After Brief Interruption . N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2006. . Stone, Chad, Danieli Trisi, Arloc Sherman, and William Chen. "Center on Budget and Policy Priorities." A Guide to Statistics on Historical Trends in Income Inequality . N.p., 6 Oct. 2013. Web. 14 Nov. 2013. . Timmins, N. (1996, Apr 22). Unequal societies are less healthy. The Independent. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/312454885?accountid=12756