Research on the elasticity of demand for chronic disease care by Dongying residents
- VernacularTitle:东营地区居民慢性病医疗服务需求弹性研究
- Author:
Xuelai YANG
;
Lingzhong XU
;
Bin WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Chronic disease;
Need;
Price;
Coefficient of elasticity
- From:
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration
1996;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To understand the demand for chronic disease care by Dongying residents so as to provide basis for the formulation of disease control strategies by the government. Methods A sample survey was made on family health services dehvered to Dongying residents and an analysis was made using an economic model of demand elasticity. Results The coefficients of price elasticity for basic chronic disease care in the urban and rural areas of Dongying were respectively -0.268 and -0.469 and the coefficients of income elasticity were respectively 0.176 and 0.370. The price and income factors had a fairly big influence on the demand of the rural residents. Conclusion The price factor of health services must he taken into serious consideration in managing medical and health services institutions so as to genuinely improve the demand for health services by residents.
