Relative and absolute inequalities in cerebrovascular disease mortality rates: exploring the influence of socioeconomic status and urbanization levels in Taiwan
Wen-Yu Lin,
Ping-Yi Lin,
Wen-Miin Liang
et al.
Abstract:Background/Objective
Limited evidence exists regarding the socioeconomic inequalities in cerebrovascular disease (CBD) mortality at different urbanization levels. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the socioeconomic inequalities and urbanization levels in township-based CBD mortality in Taiwan.
Methods
Socioeconomic variables, including the percentages of low-income households, individuals with a university education and above, and tax p… Show more
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