Assessing Equity in Bulgarian Health System

Maria Rohova ()
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Maria Rohova: Medical University - Varna

Izvestia Journal of the Union of Scientists - Varna. Economic Sciences Series, 2019, vol. 8, issue 1, 36-46

Abstract: The aim of the study is to assess the equity in Bulgarian health system based on a set of interrelated indicators. The most common equity indicators used for health system performance assessment are explored, and a set of several reliable and available indicators is constructed. Indicators related to health status and health outcomes, access to health services, health system financing and financial protection of the population and quality of health services are selected. The selected indicators are analysed by separate population groups, and the results of the analysis and assessment show that the equity in the health system in Bulgaria is disturbed and severe inequalities between different socio-economic groups are identified.

Keywords: equity; health system; self-perceived health; unmet needs; health expenditures (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I14 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.36997/IJUSV-ESS/2019.8.1.36

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