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Does Health Insurance Lead to Improvement of Health Status Among Chinese Rural Adults? Evidence From the China Family Panel Studies
Does Health Insurance Improve Health for Adults Living in Rural China? Evidence from a National Survey
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Abstract
Data from 2,093 rural adults indicate that enrollment in the New Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme (NRCMS) is associated with improved health status.
- NRCMS enrollment is linked to better self-assessed health and improved mental health among rural adults.
- Significant disparities in health outcomes exist based on age and income among NRCMS enrollees.
- Increased utilization of health services is one potential reason for the observed health improvements.
- Adults with NRCMS are more likely to seek care in lower-level medical institutions.
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