Study on catastrophic health expenditure and its inequality among elderly household in China:Empirical analysis based on CFPS data
10.3969/j.issn.1674-2982.2024.05.006
- VernacularTitle:我国高龄老人家庭灾难性卫生支出及其不平等研究
- Author:
Yang QIU
1
;
Li-Zhu WANG
;
Si-Han LI
;
Zhong-Hua WANG
Author Information
1. 南京医科大学医政学院 江苏南京 211166
- Keywords:
Elderly people;
Catastrophic health expenditure;
The concentration index
- From:
Chinese Journal of Health Policy
2024;17(5):41-49
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:This study aims to assess the status of catastrophic health expenditure(CHE)among elderly households in China,analyze the evolving inequality trends of CHE,and identify the contributing factors.Methods:Utilizing data from the China Family Panel Studies(2012-2020),we employed Logit regression and multiple linear regression to estimate the factors influencing CHE,Furthermore,we utilized the concentration index and its decomposition method to examine the disparities in CHE and the respective impacts of associated factors.Results:The findings reveal a heightened vulnerability among elderly households,with discernible income-related inequalities and a rising trend.Economic factors.Household savings,per capita income,and net worth,as well as the health status of the elderly and their membership in elderly-oriented organizations,positively contribute to the inequality in catastrophic health expenditure.Conversely,the presence of a partner exhibits a negative influence.Conclusion:These results underscore the need for policy interventions that address these contributing factors and effectively provide economic risk mitigation for the elderly population.
