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To evaluate the evolution of mortality inequality across socioeconomic and geographic lines in Australia between 2001 and 2018.

July 28, 2023Health EconomicsOpen Access

Mortality inequality, spatial differences and health care access

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KAKadir Atalay RERebecca Edwards FGFiona Georgiakakis

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Observational analysis demonstrates increasing mortality inequality in middle-aged Australians, highlighting persistent spatial disparities and unequal healthcare access.

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To evaluate the evolution of mortality inequality across socioeconomic and geographic lines in Australia between 2001 and 2018.
Analyzed combined administrative health and demographic datasets spanning 2001 through 2018 in Australia.
Utilized a spatial inequality model to measure differences in longevity and mortality relative to socioeconomic status and geographic location.
Mortality inequality between rich and poor populations remained largely stable for most age cohorts over the 18-year period.
Mortality inequality increased for middle-aged men and women, driven partly by longevity improvements favoring urban residents over rural populations.
Differential healthcare accessibility between rich and poor regions contributed to survival disparities, despite universal coverage keeping the socioeconomic gradient flatter than in the United States.

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Atalay et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1885552c4cdadabc1eccf0 https://doi.org/10.1002/hec.4746

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July 28, 2023Health EconomicsOpen Access

Mortality inequality, spatial differences and health care access

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Authors

KAKadir Atalay RERebecca Edwards FGFiona Georgiakakis

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Overview

Observational analysis demonstrates increasing mortality inequality in middle-aged Australians, highlighting persistent spatial disparities and unequal healthcare access.

Key Points

To evaluate the evolution of mortality inequality across socioeconomic and geographic lines in Australia between 2001 and 2018.
Analyzed combined administrative health and demographic datasets spanning 2001 through 2018 in Australia.
Utilized a spatial inequality model to measure differences in longevity and mortality relative to socioeconomic status and geographic location.
Mortality inequality between rich and poor populations remained largely stable for most age cohorts over the 18-year period.
Mortality inequality increased for middle-aged men and women, driven partly by longevity improvements favoring urban residents over rural populations.
Differential healthcare accessibility between rich and poor regions contributed to survival disparities, despite universal coverage keeping the socioeconomic gradient flatter than in the United States.

Cite This Study

Atalay et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1885552c4cdadabc1eccf0 https://doi.org/10.1002/hec.4746

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