Factors associated with emergency room visits and hospitalisation amongst low-income public rental flat dwellers in Singapore

Factors associated with emergency room visits and hospitalisation amongst low-income public rental flat dwellers in Singapore

Abstract Background In Singapore, a densely urbanised Asian society, more than 80% of the population stays in public housing estates and the majority (90%) own their own homes. For the needy who cannot afford home ownership, public rental flats are available. Staying in a public rental flat is assoc...

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Main Authors: Liang En Wee, Lian Leng Low, Julian Thumboo, Angelique Chan, Kheng Hock Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Hospitalisation
Emergency room visits
Low income
Singapore
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7009-5

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