Townsend

Townsend, in a medical context, typically refers to the Townsend Deprivation Index, which measures socioeconomic deprivation in an area based on factors like unemployment, housing conditions, and car ownership. It helps researchers understand social and economic inequalities linked to health outcomes. Higher scores indicate more deprivation, which can be associated with increased health risks. The index provides a way to analyze how community-level socioeconomic factors influence individual health and access to resources, aiding in public health planning and research.