Are health risk attitude and general risk attitude associated with healthcare utilization, costs and working ability? Results from the German KORA FF4 cohort study.

Johanna I LutterBoglárka SzentesMargarethe E WackerJoachim WinterSebastian WichertAnnette PetersRolf HolleReiner Leidl

Published in: Health economics review (2019)

We conclude that variations in risk attitudes contribute to the heterogeneity of healthcare utilization. Thus, knowledge of their associations with utilization might help to better understand individual decision-making - especially in case of participation in preventive services.

Keyphrases

healthcare
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decision making
mental health
heavy metals
physical activity
primary care
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social media
health insurance