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International Journal for Equity in Health
Published in: International Journal for Equity in Health 1/2012

Open Access 01-12-2012 | Meeting abstract

Inequity in health care utilization in Ecuador: an analysis of current issues and potential solutions

Authors: Daniel Lopez-Cevallos, Chunhuei Chi

Published in: International Journal for Equity in Health | Special Issue 1/2012

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From an equity perspective, a health system needs to address social, political and economic inequalities that prevent people to achieve higher standards of living and exert their right to health [1, 2]. The 2008 Ecuadorian Constitution guarantees the right to health, an important contributing factor to good living or Sumak Kawsay[3]. The purpose of this study was to analyze socioeconomic inequalities and its relationship to provision of health care services in Ecuador, and to discuss relevant policy alternatives. …
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Metadata
Title
Inequity in health care utilization in Ecuador: an analysis of current issues and potential solutions
Authors
Daniel Lopez-Cevallos
Chunhuei Chi
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
BioMed Central
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-9276-11-S1-A6

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