Comparing the income-related inequity of tested prevalence and self-reported prevalence of hypertension in China

Comparing the income-related inequity of tested prevalence and self-reported prevalence of hypertension in China

Abstract Background Hypertension has become a global health challenge given its high prevalence and but low awareness and detection. Whether the actual prevalence of hypertension has been estimated is important, especially for the poor. This study aimed to measure tested prevalence and self-reported...

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Main Authors: Min Su, Yafei Si, Zhongliang Zhou, Chi Shen, Wanyue Dong, Xiaojing Fan, Xiao Wang, Xiaolin Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:International Journal for Equity in Health
Subjects:
China
Tested prevalence
Self-reported prevalence
Hypertension
Income-related health inequality
Decomposition
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12939-018-0796-y

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