Focus on vulnerable populations and promoting equity in health service utilization ––an analysis of visitor characteristics and service utilization of the Chinese community health service

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Authors

Xiaoxin Dong · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Ling Liu · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Shiyi Cao · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Huajie Yang · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Fujian Song · University of East Anglia

Chen Yang · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Yanhong Gong

Abstract

The CHIs in China appears to fulfill the public health target of uptake by vulnerable populations, and may play an important role in promoting equity in health service utilization. However, services for children and the elderly should be strengthened.

Topics & Keywords

Healthcare Systems and Reforms Primary Care and Health Outcomes Healthcare Policy and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Public Health

Volume 14, Issue 1, pp. 503-503

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-14-503

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