Rodríguez Gatta, D., Rotarou, E. S., Banks, L. M., & Kuper, H.
In this article, published in the journal Public Health, significant gaps in healthcare access between people with and without disabilities are highlighted.
Main results:
Compared to people without disabilities, those with disabilities:
- Are twice as likely to have health problems.
- Use health consultation more frequently (general practitioner, emergencies, specialists, dental care, tests, etc.).
- Show lower coverage for the EMPA Adult Preventive Medical Examination (ages 15-64).
- Show lower coverage for the Pap test (among people with disabilities aged 25-64).
- More frequently face barriers to accessing healthcare (distance/transportation, waiting times, affordability, etc.).
This study reinforces the urgent need for public policies that ensure a more accessible and equitable healthcare system for all people.
Rodríguez Gatta, D., Rotarou, E. S., Banks, L. M., & Kuper, H. (2025). Healthcare access among people with and without disabilities: a cross-sectional analysis of the National Socioeconomic Survey of Chile. Public health, 241, 144–150. Advance online publication.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2025.02.010