Equity in health care utilization of the elderly: evidence from Kanchanaburi DSS, Thailand

• Main Authors: Ardyuth Netithanakul, Kusol Soonthorndhada, กุศล สุนธรธาดา
• Other Authors: Boonlert Leoprapai
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: Equity; Elderly; Health care; Open Access article; Journal of Population and Social Studies; วารสารประชากรและสังคม
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/2919
• Institution: Mahidol University

Due to higher prevalence rates in chronic and disabling conditions, the elderly require more healthcare services than the younger population. The Universal Health Care Coverage Scheme or the “30 Baht for All Treatment Policy” has been implemented to enhance the efficiency of the healthcare system fo...