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[경제] Inequalities in Consumption Expenditure on Pharmaceuticals: Evidence from Malaysia
말레이시아 국외연구자료 연구보고서 - SAGE Journals 발간일 : 2023-04-20 등록일 : 2023-05-07 원문링크
Pharmaceuticals play an important role in health improvements. This study is the first of its kind to examine the influences of household heads’ sociodemographic characteristics and household profiles on pharmaceuticals expenditure among households of different income levels. The country of interest is a fast-growing developing country. Data from the Malaysian Household Expenditure Surveys 2014 and 2016 were used in the pooled cross-sectional analyses. Double-hurdle models were used to analyze consumption and amount decisions of pharmaceuticals. Analyses stratified by income were conducted. Results showed that households headed by younger adults (<60 years), males, less educated individuals, Bumiputera, and divorced/widowed adults were less likely to consume and spent less on pharmaceuticals compared with households headed by older adults (≥60 years), females, more educated individuals, non-Bumiputera, and single adults. These differentials varied across income groups. In conclusion, household heads’ age, gender, educational levels, ethnicity, marital status, and household profiles are important determining factors of expenditure on pharmaceuticals among low-, middle- and high-income households.
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