Undernutrition in children under five associated with wealth-related inequality in 24 low- and middle-income countries from 2017 to 2022
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-53280-0
Abstract: Undernourishment is a persistent public health problem contributing to increased mortality in children under five in low-income countries, likely exacerbated by socio-economic disparities within communities. This paper aimed to examine the effect of wealth-related inequality… read more here.
Keywords: related inequality; inequality; income; child undernutrition ... See more keywords
Wealth‐related inequalities in self‐reported health status in the United States and 14 high‐income countries
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DOI: 10.1111/1475-6773.14366
Abstract: Abstract Objective To examine wealth‐related inequalities in self‐reported health status among older population in the United States and 14 European countries. Data Sources and Study Setting We used secondary individual‐level data from Health and Retirement… read more here.
Keywords: related inequalities; self reported; health; wealth related ... See more keywords
Impact of the free healthcare initiative on wealth-related inequity in the utilization of maternal & child health services in Sierra Leone
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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-019-4181-3
Abstract: BackgroundAs a result of financial barriers to the utilization of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services, the Government of Sierra Leone launched the Free Health Care Initiative (FHCI) in 2010. This study aimed to examine… read more here.
Keywords: utilization; wealth related; wealth; related inequity ... See more keywords
Differential achievements in childhood immunization across geographical regions of Pakistan: analysis of wealth-related inequality
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DOI: 10.1186/s12939-018-0837-6
Abstract: BackgroundChildhood immunization is one of the most cost-effective interventions for child health. Still, many children are not able to receive completed immunization status. Wealth – related inequality in immunization is considered a major reason for… read more here.
Keywords: wealth related; immunization; childhood immunization; inequality ... See more keywords