Panel study analyzes healthcare access disparities in end-stage kidney disease between urban and rural populations, suggesting needed healthcare adjustments.
Health status and household financial equity between urban and rural individuals with ESKD in South Korea demonstrate positive outcomes of a universal and inclusive healthcare coverage system. Nevertheless, regarding healthcare accessibility, living rurally exhibited lower outpatient and emergency room visits alongside higher inpatient utilisation, indicating greater challenges in CHE. Tailored adjustments to the healthcare system are needed to address the vulnerabilities of rural place.
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