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Disparities in Time Spent Seeking Medical Care in the United States

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: This Research Letter examined data from the American Time Use Survey and found that time waiting for or obtaining medical care was significantly longer for racial/ethnic minorities, individuals with less education, and individuals who are unemployed.

Source: JAMA Internal Medicine

DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.4468

Authors: Kristin N. Ray, Amalavoyal V. Chari, John Engberg, Marnie Bertolet, Ateev Mehrotra

Institutions: University of Pittsburgh, University of Sussex, RAND Corporation, Harvard University

Language: English

Topic: Health disparities and outcomes

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze