Analysis on equity of health service utilization and influencing factors in patients with hypertension in China: a longitudinal study

The utilization of outpatient services in patients with hypertension was basically equitable; however, wealthier groups had greater utilization of inpatient services. Overall, the degree of inequity has been reduced. Family economic status was the main factor affecting inequality in utilization of medical services. To achieve common prosperity was the most fundamental measure to improve the inequitable utilization of hospitalization services. At this stage, we should improve the medical assistance system and increase the assistance to vulnerable groups, such as the low-income groups.