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Evolution of inequalities in health care use among older people in Brazil: Evidence for the period 1998–2019
- Source :
- Journal of the Economics of Ageing; October 2021, Vol. 20 Issue: 1
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- •Health care inequality decreased for mammography and doctor visits.•For dentist visits, inequality in healthcare increased in the period.•Income and private health insurance have a strong contribution to inequalities.•The inequities are higher in the urban area, but the health care use is higher in that area.•Differences in access between urban and rural areas are still significant.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2212828X
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of the Economics of Ageing
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs57856327
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeoa.2021.100347