The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Preference for private healthcare higher in rural Kozhikode, says study
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A S Jayanth
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A study in rural Kozhikode, Kerala, reveals that residents prefer private healthcare facilities over public ones for both outpatient and inpatient care. Despite government insurance coverage, out-of-pocket expenditure remains high for households.
A study conducted in rural areas of Kozhikode district has found that 174 people per a population of 1,000 (17.4%) required outpatient (OP) medical treatment within a recall period of 15 days and 19 people per a population of 1,000 required (1.9%) inpatient (IP) medical treatment within a recall period of a year for their various illnesses.
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