Differences in income-related inequality and horizontal inequity in ambulatory care use between rural and non-rural areas: using the 1998-2001 U.S. National Health Interview Survey data

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To better understand income-related inequalities in health care use, it is imperative to identify sources of inequalities and assess the extent to which health care use is still related to income after differences in need across the...

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Main Authors: Shin Hosung, Kim Jinsook
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:International Journal for Equity in Health
Online Access:http://www.equityhealthj.com/content/9/1/17