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[BDSP. Notice produite par INIST-CNRS IR0xDotB. Diffusion soumise à autorisation]. Background Support for the adverse effect of high income inequality on population health has come from studies that focus on larger areas, such as the US states, while studies at smaller geographical areas (eg, neighbourhoods) have found mixed results. Methods We used propensity score matching to examine the relationship between income inequality and mortality rates across 96 neighbourhoods (distritos) of the municipality of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Results Prior to matching, higher income inequality distritos (Gini>=0.25) had slightly lower overall mortality rates (2.23 per 10 000,95% CI - 23.92 to 19.46) compared to lower income inequality areas (Gini
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