The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown socio-economic inequalities into sharp relief.
From access to healthcare and green spaces, to work and education, here are five areas of society where coronavirus has shown up real disparities.
1. Access to green spaces
Studies have shown the benefit of green spaces for our mental and physical health.
2. Health access and outcomes
The pandemic has highlighted inequalities in access to healthcare and health outcomes for different groups.
3. The digital divide
Millions of workers and school children have been sent home, forced to work remotely by lockdowns and social distancing rules.
4. Jobs in a virtual world
There's a digital divide in play for adults too - both between countries and within them. Data suggests that the share of people who work from home is closely linked to internet penetration.
5. Accessibility and disability
Many people with disabilities have been disproportionately affected during the pandemic
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The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown socio-economic inequalities into sharp relief.
From access to healthcare and green spaces, to work and education, here are five areas of society where coronavirus has shown up real disparities.
1. Access to green spaces
Studies have shown the benefit of green spaces for our mental and physical health.
2. Health access and outcomes
The pandemic has highlighted inequalities in access to healthcare and health outcomes for different groups.
3. The digital divide
Millions of workers and school children have been sent home, forced to work remotely by lockdowns and social distancing rules.
4. Jobs in a virtual world
There's a digital divide in play for adults too - both between countries and within them. Data suggests that the share of people who work from home is closely linked to internet penetration.
5. Accessibility and disability
Many people with disabilities have been disproportionately affected during the pandemic