In 1997 the Independent Inquiry into Inequalities in Health led by Sir Donald Acheson was commissioned to conduct a review of the latest available information on inequalities in health and to identify priority areas for future policy development to reduce health inequalities.Tackling health inequalities since the Acheson Inquiry: describes policies in relation to the Inquiry's recommendations;examines the policy context with emphasis on the content and chronology of current policies;presents three case studies, focusing on policy developments in contrasting sectors - tax and benefit reform,...