Socio-economic disparities in hospital care among Dutch patients with diabetes mellitus.

Silvia A G de VriesTheo C J SasJessica C G Bak Dick Mul Max Nieuwdorp Michel W J M Wouters Carianne L Verheugt

Published in: Diabetes, obesity & metabolism (2024)

Socio-economic disparities were observed in patients with diabetes treated in Dutch hospitals, where basic health care is covered. Patients with low SES were hospitalized more often, used less technology, and adults with high SES showed fewer cardiovascular complications. These inequities warrant attention to guarantee equal outcomes for all.

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