Determinants and Equity Evaluation for Health Expenditure Among Patients with Rare Diseases in China

Background: China has not established social security system for rare diseases. Rare diseases could easily impoverish patients and their families. Little research has studied the equity and accessibility of health services for patients with rare diseases in China. This study aimed to explore the fac...

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Main Authors: Xiao-Xiong Xin, Liang Zhao, Xiao-Dong Guan, Lu-Wen Shi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2016-01-01
Series:Chinese Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.cmj.org/article.asp?issn=0366-6999;year=2016;volume=129;issue=12;spage=1387;epage=1393;aulast=Xin