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Study on equity of health resource allocation in Hubei Province: Based on Gini coefficient and Lorenz curve analysis

Liang Qian-jun

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Objective: To evaluate the equity of health resource distribution in Hubei,and to provide the scientific basis for health administrative sectors optimizing allocate health resources.Methods: The distribution equity of population and geography area of health resources was analyzed by Gini coefficient and Lorenz curve.Results: The total amount of health resources wasn't enough and the Gini coefficient of population was better than the geography's.Conclusion: The population allocation of the health resources was better than the regional allocation.Government should set up regional health planning.

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Key concepts: Lorenz curve, Gini coefficient, Equity (law), Population, Resource allocation, Distribution (mathematics), Resource distribution, Health equity