Association between type of health insurance and dental visits among Ecuadorian older population: evidence from a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Dental services are often overlooked within healthcare systems, despite their critical role in overall health. Socioeconomic barriers and disparities in insurance coverage frequently limit access to oral care, particularly among vulnerable populations like older adults. Objective...
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Main Authors: | Marite Falquez, Adriana Canessa-Rojas, Antonio Lanata-Flores, Freddy Espinoza-Carrasco, Ivan Cherrez-Ojeda, Karla Robles-Velasco, Marco Faytong-Haro, Claudia Reytor-González, Daniel Simancas-Racines |
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Language: | English |
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2025-01-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20800-6 |
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