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Inequalities in Access to Health Services: The Case of Greece

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Health inequalities, which can be categorized into inequalities in health and in the provision of care, arise from the differentiation of citizens based on their socioeconomic characteristics. Greece is classified as a country with a high degree of health inequalities. This research study aims to investigate health inequalities in general, with a particular focus on the case of Greece. The methodology involved a search for contemporary international literature collected from electronic databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar, excluding studies in languages other than English or Greek. A thorough review of the literature highlighted the necessity of universal health care that prioritizes the individual and their health needs.

Source: HAPSc Policy Briefs Series

DOI: 10.12681/hapscpbs.40777

Authors: Stamatina Douki, Emmanouil Spyridakis

Institutions: University of West Attica, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Language: English

Topic: Public Health and Social Inequalities

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409080246

FWCI: 0.442

Cites: 12

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10