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Impacts of the economic crisis on access to healthcare services in Greece with a focus on the vulnerable groups of the population1

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: In 2010, the Greek economy entered a deep, structural and multi-faceted crisis, the main futures of which are a large fiscal deficit and huge public debt. The negative effects can also be observed at the societal level, as all social indicators have deteriorated. The present paper discusses the impact of economic crisis on access to healthcare services especially for the vulnerable groups. Uninsured, unemployed, older people, migrants, children and those suffering from chronic disease and mental disorders are among the groups most affected by the crisis in Greece. High costs, low proximity and long waiting lists are among the main barriers in accessing health care services.

Source: Social Cohesion and Development

DOI: 10.12681/scad.8880

Authors: Charalampos Economou, Daphne Kaitelidou, Dimitris Katsikas, Olga Siskou, Maria Zafiropoulou

Institutions: Panteion University, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, European Commission

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare Systems and Reforms

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2336701147

FWCI: 6.046

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Cited by: 48

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