Material and social deprivation index 2021 - KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER

The material and social deprivation index makes it possible to monitor the evolution of inequalities linked to certain health problems. This guide contains the methodological elements necessary for a good understanding and use of this index. It presents the indicators that make it up, the geographic units that apply and suggestions for crossing the material and social dimensions. It covers different versions of the index, from 1991 to the most up-to-date, 2021. It also provides guidance to facilitate its use.