Equity in health resource allocation in Guangdong Province, China, from 2013–2021: research based on the Dagum Gini coefficient and exploratory spatial data analysis

Key Points

• Equity in health resource allocation shows significant disparities in Guangdong Province from 2013 to 2021.
• Using the Dagum Gini coefficient, disparities were quantitatively assessed across health resources.
• Exploratory spatial data analysis revealed patterns of resource distribution across the province.
• Findings highlight a need for policy reforms to ensure fair distribution and access to health resources.