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Decomposition of health inequality by determinants and dimensions

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: The study integrates two methodologies so that income-related inequality in general health can be decomposed into contributions from socio-demographic characteristics to each of the dimensions defining general health. It is found that these relative contributions vary substantially across dimensions. For policy purposes such information is valuable as it indicates at which population groups and at which aspects of health efforts to reduce inequalities in health should be targeted.

Source: Health Economics

DOI: 10.1002/hec.1145

Authors: JØrgen Lauridsen, Terkel Christiansen, Jens Gundgaard, Unto Häkkinen, Harri Sintonen

Institutions: University of Southern Denmark, University of Helsinki

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: green

OpenAlex ID: W2079737162