Gender-specific inequalities in coverage of Publicly Funded Health Insurance Schemes in Southern States of India: evidence from National Family Health Surveys
Date of Publication
2023
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BMC Public Health
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Abstract
The study found gender inequalities in self-reported enrolment in southern states with long-standing Publicly Funded Health Insurance Schemes. Religion and caste-based inequalities, while reducing, were still prevalent among women.
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Health expenditure, Hospitalization, Morbidities, Nsso, Socio-economic status