OBJECTIVE To describe the methodology used to measure and explain income-related inequalities in health and health care utilization over time in selected Latin American and Caribbean countries. METHODS Data from nationally representative household surveys in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Jamaica, Mexico, and Peru were used to analyze income-related inequalities in health status and health care uti...

This paper uses the quasi-experimental implementation of a non-contributory pension scheme in Yucatan, Mexico to evaluate the health care utilization and expenditure responses of the elderly to an exogenous unanticipated income shock. Using a difference-in-difference approach and data from a longitudinal aging survey we find evidence that non-contributory pensions encourages the use of formal h...

OBJECTIVE Youth have distinct health care needs that are not always met within a framework designed for children or adults. In Canada, little attention has been given to how youth utilize health care services and limited data are available. The aim of this study was to identify whether age, sex, socio-economic status (SES) and geographic location were significant mediators of youth health care ...

to estimate the prevalence and analyze factors associated with both public and private health services utilization in women population in a western district of iran.a cross-sectional study with 1200 individuals aged 18-49 years carried out in different districts of sanandaj city, western iran, in 2012. the main outcome variable was use of health service in the previous 12 months. the in-depende...

OBJECTIVE To measure and explain income-related inequalities in health and health care utilization in the period 2000 - 2009 in Chile, while assessing variations within the country and determinants of inequalities. METHODS Data from the National Socioeconomic Characterization Survey for 2000, 2003, and 2009 were used to measure inequality in health and health care utilization. Income-related ...