8 Inequality of outcomes

Learning objectives

After reading this chapter, you will be able to:

  1. LO1 Explain why inequality of wealth becomes inequality of health.
  2. LO2 Discuss the components of the demand for healthcare.
  3. LO3 Analyze why physician factors impact the demand for healthcare.
  4. LO4 Describe how demographic characteristics impact the demand for healthcare.
  5. LO5 Assess the relationship between health status and the demand for healthcare.
  6. LO6 Address how socioeconomic standing impacts the demand for healthcare.
  7. LO7 Identify the relationship between structural inequality and the demand for healthcare

Chapter outline

  • Inequality of wealth becomes inequality of health
  • Demand for healthcare
  • Physician factors
  • Demographic characteristics ...

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