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  • Glossary item | Last updated: 31 Aug 2021

Absolute and relative inequalities

Absolute inequality reflects the magnitude of difference in health between two subgroups. Absolute measures retain the same unit of measure as the health indicator. Relative inequality measures show proportional differences in health among subgroups