Policy capturing has its roots in activities central to industrial-organizational psychology. Its origins lie in the work of the Personnel Research Laboratory at Lackland Air Force Base in the 1950s, and it achieved prominence in the broader field of psychology with the publication in 1960 of Paul Hoffman’s Psychological Bulletin paper, “The Paramorphic Representation of
This article explores the multifaceted landscape of health inequities through a comprehensive lens, combining historical perspectives, current status assessments, and in-depth analyses of policy approaches. Beginning with an examination of the historical context of health disparities, the narrative explores the myriad factors contributing to their development. Subsequently, the article assesses the current global status of