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