Analysis on medical service demand of mid-and-low income group in rural areas of Gansu Province

Objectives:This article aims to realize the medical services demand and utilization of the mid-and-low income families in rural areas of Gansu Province,points out the basic problems that it faced,and provides empirical reference for improving the primary health service system. Methods:Investigations and quantitative analysis on the mid-and-low income families in rural areas of Gansu were used. Results:In rural area,chronic diseases morbidity is quite high; private clinics and pharmacies,township health centets are their primary clinics selection; medical burden is relatively heavy,and mainly for the high level of drug expenditure. Recommendations:To strengthen the prevention and treatment on rural chronic disease,to enhance quality while controlling the medical expenses and to establish the expression mechanism of demand for health services.