Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/303182 
Year of Publication: 
2024
Citation: 
[Editor:] Klimczuk, Andrzej [Editor:] Dovie, Delali A. [Title:] Bridging Social Inequality Gaps: Concepts, Theories, Methods, and Tools [ISBN:] 978-0-85466-721-5 [DOI/URN:] doi:10.5772/intechopen.1001812 [Publisher:] IntechOpen [Place:] London [Year:] 2024 [Pages:] 23-33
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IntechOpen, London
Abstract: 
Social inequalities abound worldwide. However, those social inequalities that encompass the lack of access to resources, including primary healthcare, are more prevalent at older ages in low- and middle-income countries, which is the focus of this chapter. This challenge has become critical due to the increasing population of older age. The design and implementation of key policy measures, including primary healthcare in low- and middle-income countries, is essential in reducing such social disparities. Access to primary healthcare is perhaps the principal determinant of social equality and/or equity for older people, which in turn supports achieving Sustainable Development Goals and comprehensive healthcare access.
Subjects: 
low- and middle-income countries
older adults
population ageing
social inequality
Sustainable Development Goals
JEL: 
J14
J18
D63
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Published Version
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