Income level and chronic ambulatory care sensitive conditions in adults: a multicity population-based study in Italy

Income level and chronic ambulatory care sensitive conditions in adults: a multicity population-based study in Italy

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The socioeconomic gradient in ACSC hospitalization rates confirms the gap in health status between social groups in our country. Insufficient or ineffective primary care is suggested as a plausible additional factor aggravating inequality. This finding highlights the need for improving outpatient ca...

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Main Authors: Agabiti, Nera (Author), Pirani, Monica (Author), Schifano, Patrizia (Author), Cesaroni, Giulia (Author), Davoli, Marina (Author), Bisanti, Luigi (Author), Caranci, Nicola (Author), Costa, Giuseppe (Author), Forastiere, Francesco (Author), Marinacci, Chiara (Author), Russo, Antonio (Author), Spadea, Teresa (Author), Perucci, Carlo A. (Author)
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Language:English
Published: 2009-12.
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Summary:The socioeconomic gradient in ACSC hospitalization rates confirms the gap in health status between social groups in our country. Insufficient or ineffective primary care is suggested as a plausible additional factor aggravating inequality. This finding highlights the need for improving outpatient care programmes to reduce the excess of unnecessary hospitalizations among poor people.

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