Health care in China is highly inequitable

R Tomlinson, Tomlinson R
BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 1997 · vol. 315(7112) , pp. 835 · doi:10.1136/bmj.315.7112.831i · PMID:9353500 · PMC2127587
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This paper argues that health care delivery in China is characterized by significant inequities, as indicated by its opening statement.

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This commentary highlights significant disparities in healthcare access and quality within China, arguing that the system is highly inequitable. The authors critique the structural issues that lead to unequal distribution of medical resources among different population groups. They emphasize the urgent need for policy reforms to address these systemic imbalances and improve overall public health outcomes. The paper does not explicitly discuss endometriosis or adenomyosis; it was included in the corpus via a keyword match in the upstream search index.

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Full Text The Full Text of this article is available as a PDF (312.8 KB). As a library, NLM provides access to scientific literature. Inclusion in an NLM database does not imply endorsement of, or agreement with, the contents by NLM or the National Institutes of Health. Learn more: PMC Disclaimer | PMC Copyright Notice Learn more: PMC Disclaimer | PMC Copyright Notice . 1997 Oct 4;315(7112):835. doi: 10.1136/bmj.315.7112.831i The Full Text of this article is available as a PDF (312.8 KB). - View on publisher site - PDF (312.8 KB) - PERMALINK

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Health Services Accessibility China Health Care Reform Health Expenditures Health Services Accessibility Humans Rural Health Urban Health

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