Measurement and Explanation of Inequality in Health and Health Care in Low-Income Settings

Published By: UNU-WIDER on eSS | Published Date: November, 16 , 2010

This paper describes approaches to the measurement and explanation of income-related inequality and inequity in health care financing, health care utilization and health and considers the applicability and the feasibility of these methods in low-income countries. Results from a comparative study of 14 Asian countries are used to illustrate the main issues. [Discussion Paper No. 2008/04]

Author(s): Eddy van Doorslaer, Owen O’ Donnell | Posted on: Nov 16, 2010 | Views(911) | Download (752)


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