Research methods and perspectives on health inequalities
In recent years,China's economy has developed rapidly and the living standards of residents have significantly improved.At the same time,the social gap between rich and poor,urban-rural disparities and other phenomena have exacerbated the health inequality of Chinese residents,and the promotion of health equity has become a hot issue in the field of health research in China,which is of great significance for the construction of a health China.According to the domestic and foreign literature,we systematically reviewed the methods related to health inequality measurement and decomposition,which mainly include health inequalities at the socioeconomic level,health care and health service utilization levels.We also sort out the commonly used indicators and research methods,and summarize and analyze the studies in terms of data indicator selection,research subjects,methods and perspectives,aims at providing a basis for further exploration of health inequality-related issues in China.
Health inequalitiesHealth statusMeasurementDecompositionSocioeconomic factors