Global health inequity and primary care
2024

Global Health Inequity and Primary Care

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Author Information

Author(s): Allen Luke N, Pettigrew Luisa M, Exley Josephine, Collin Harry, Bates Shona, Kidd Michael

Primary Institution: Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford

Hypothesis

What factors underlie successful reforms aimed at addressing health inequities in primary care?

Conclusion

Improving access to high quality primary care is essential for achieving health equity worldwide.

Supporting Evidence

  • Health inequities are driven by social conditions affecting access to healthcare.
  • Primary care is essential for achieving universal health coverage.
  • Disparities in healthcare access exist both between and within countries.

Takeaway

This study talks about how some people have a harder time getting good healthcare than others, and it suggests ways to make sure everyone can get the care they need.

Limitations

The study does not provide specific data or case studies to support its claims.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3399/BJGPO.2024.0189

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