Income inequality and multimorbidity patterns in China: a micro-level analysis using CHARLS.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Health inequality-particularly income-related health inequality-poses a global challenge, significantly affecting social and economic well-being. While previous research has investigated the link between income inequality and various health outcomes, including chronic diseases, studies focusing on multimorbidity remain limited.

Methods

This study examines how income inequality affects multimorbidity in China, drawing on data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. By employing the Kakwani Index, the analysis evaluates income inequality at the individual level and utilizes Latent Class Analysis to identify multimorbidity patterns. The research further explores how these effects vary across different age groups and regions. The study investigates

SUBMITTER: Ouyang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12041221 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature