Preschool children from lower household incomes experience inequality in asthma treatment: findings from a Danish nationwide cohort study.
Camilla Klinge RennebergRené Børge Korsgaard BrundSigne HeuckendorffArtika GunaseelanLisbeth Venø KruseKirsten FonagerPublished in: European journal of public health (2023)
Despite universal healthcare, income inequality has a dual impact on children from low-income households. They face a diminished risk of redeeming asthma medication and a higher susceptibility to asthma-related hospitalizations indicating an unequal access to healthcare. Prioritizing efforts to reduce childhood health inequalities is crucial. However, further research, particularly qualitative studies, is needed to better comprehend the underlying mechanisms to address the complexities of income inequality.