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Analysis of inequalities in access to health care in Japan

Research Project

Project/Area Number 21730240
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Research Field Economic policy
Research InstitutionKinki University

Principal Investigator

ISHIKAWA Noriko  Kinki University, 経済学部, 准教授 (10379464)

Project Period (FY) 2009 – 2010
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2010)
Budget Amount *help
¥2,340,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,800,000、Indirect Cost: ¥540,000)
Fiscal Year 2010: ¥780,000 (Direct Cost: ¥600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥180,000)
Fiscal Year 2009: ¥1,560,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥360,000)
Keywords社会保障 / 医療格差 / かかりつけ医 / アクセス不平等 / 医療・介護格差 / カクワニ指数 / 効率性
Research Abstract

In a series of the studies, we confirm the existence of "inequalities in access to healthcare" in Japan from the demand side. From a logit analysis of the choice of a primary-care doctor, we show that there exist some mismatches between supply and demand of medical services that trigger inefficiencies. From the results of demand analysis for emergency medical services (EMS), we demonstrate that the frequency of EMS use might be closely related to the accessibility to hospital. Moreover, we also make it clear that there exist inequalities in access to health care among income groups.

Report

(3 results)
  • 2010 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report ( PDF )
  • 2009 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (4 results)

All 2010 2009

All Presentation (4 results)

  • [Presentation] Factors Affecting Access to Emergency Medical Service : An empirical research for Kanto area in Japan2010

    • Author(s)
      石川路子
    • Organizer
      2010年度NCU現代経済学研究会
    • Place of Presentation
      慶應義塾大学
    • Year and Date
      2010-09-03
    • Related Report
      2010 Final Research Report
  • [Presentation] Factors Affecting Access to Emergency Medical Service2010

    • Author(s)
      石川路子
    • Organizer
      2010年度NCU現代経済学研究会
    • Place of Presentation
      慶應義塾大学
    • Year and Date
      2010-09-03
    • Related Report
      2010 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] How do people choose their primary care doctor? : An empirical research for Kanto area in Japan2009

    • Author(s)
      石川路子
    • Organizer
      日本応用経済学会2009年度秋季大会
    • Place of Presentation
      神戸大学
    • Year and Date
      2009-11-23
    • Related Report
      2010 Final Research Report
  • [Presentation] How do people choose their primary care doctor?2009

    • Author(s)
      石川路子
    • Organizer
      日本応用経済学会2009年度秋季大会
    • Place of Presentation
      神戸大学
    • Year and Date
      2009-11-23
    • Related Report
      2009 Annual Research Report

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Published: 2009-04-01   Modified: 2016-04-21  

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