2012
DOI: 10.1080/17441692.2011.616517
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One country, two worlds – The health disparity in China

Abstract: As result of its spectacular economic growth, millions of Chinese have been lifted out of poverty, making China a model for impoverished countries. Although, for many, economic growth has led to prosperity, ever-growing disparities exist between those who have benefited from the economic advancement and those left behind. Massive gaps in development exist between: regions, urban and rural and social groups. This contribution is to develop a detailed understanding of the health disparity in China by examining t… Show more

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“…It is widely known that major gaps in the economic development and health disparities exist between urban and rural regions in China [28]. Our findings demonstrated that urban residents were significantly more likely to have high adherence compared to residents from rural regions.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 49%
“…It is widely known that major gaps in the economic development and health disparities exist between urban and rural regions in China [28]. Our findings demonstrated that urban residents were significantly more likely to have high adherence compared to residents from rural regions.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 49%
“…[45,46] Several studies have to date found the health of older people in China is also influenced by demographic characteristics and SES, such as age, sex, marital status, living condition, chronic diseases. [47,48] …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The rapid economic growth of China lifted half a billion people out of poverty [1], but significant economic disparities have also emerged [2]. Massive developmental gaps exist between urban and rural regions [3], [4]. The vast investment in urban regions attracted most talented physicians into urban top-level hospitals.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%