Income-related health inequality among Chinese adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence based on an online survey.

Peng NieLanlin DingZhuo ChenShiyong LiuQi ZhangZumin ShiLu WangHong XueGordon G LiuYoufa Wang

Published in: International journal for equity in health (2021)

Per capita household income last year, experiences of food and medication shortage, self-reported family member COVID-19 infection, and physical activity are important contributors to health inequalities, especially mental health in China during the COVID-19 pandemic. Intervention programs should be implemented to support vulnerable groups.

Keyphrases

mental health
physical activity
public health
healthcare
mental illness
randomized controlled trial
health information
human health
emergency department
depressive symptoms
health promotion