Inequalities in avoidable hospitalisation in large urban areas: retrospective observational study in the metropolitan area of Milan

Inequalities in avoidable hospitalisation in large urban areas: retrospective observational study in the metropolitan area of Milan

Objective Significant inequalities in access to healthcare system exist between residents of world megacities, even if they have different healthcare systems. The aim of this study was to estimate avoidable hospitalisations in the metropolitan area of Milan (Italy) and explore inequalities in access...

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Main Authors:	Benedetta Pongiglione, Aleksandra Torbica, Michael K Gusmano
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMJ Publishing Group 2020-12-01
Series:	BMJ Open
Online Access:	https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/12/e042424.full

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