Catalogue of socioeconomic disparities and characteristics of 199+ chronic conditions-A nationwide register-based population study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Real-world information on socioeconomic differences within and between chronic conditions represents an important data source for treatments and decision-makers executing and prioritising healthcare resources.

Aims

The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence and mean of socioeconomic disparities from educational, income, and socioeconomic positions of 199 chronic conditions and disease groups, including sex and age group estimates, for use in planning of care services and prioritisation, by healthcare professionals, decision-makers and researchers.

Methods

The study population includes all Danish residents 16 years and above, alive on 1 January 2013 (n = 4,555,439). The data was established by linking seven national registers encompassing education

SUBMITTER: Hvidberg MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9803180 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature