Cut-point shift and index shift in self-reported health

Article Abstract:

A study analyzing the effects of age, gender, income, education and language on the responses of health questions is presented. By using models, it is observed that there are variations in responses to such queries, i.e., cut-point shift and index shift for age and gender, but not for other factors.

Canada, Surveys, Questionnaires

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Provider-client interactions and quantity of health care use

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The effects of provider-client interactions on quantity of health care use, i.e., on rationing, effort and persuasion are analyzed. The study is based on the patients receiving outpatient treatment for alcohol abuse in the Maine Addiction Treatment System.

Taiwan, Marketing procedures, Maine, Usage, Health care industry, Patient care, Customer relations

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Endogenous longevity, biological deterioration and economic growth

Article Abstract:

A study examines the impact of medical advances and funding on longevity of living and economic growth.

Financial management, Spain, Health aspects, Finance, Longevity, Company financing, Medical technology, Medical laboratory technology

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