Did Dental Insurance Expansion Improve Dental Care Needs Among Korean Adults? Difference in Difference Analysis

Background: In 2012, the Korean government expanded dental insurance for the elderly to promote improved access to dental care. We examined the causal effect of this policy on dental care needs, focusing on low-income older adults. Methods: We compared data before and after policy implementation usi...

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Main Authors: Nam-Hee Kim, Hawazin W. Elani, Ichiro Kawachi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Epidemiological Association 2023-02-01
Series:Journal of Epidemiology
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jea/33/2/33_JE20200596/_pdf