Rural–urban differences in healthcare utilization across different outcomes in Portugal
Geographic constraints limit healthcare access in less populated areas. Urban areas showed suboptimal flu vaccination rates, suggesting a need for improved immunization strategies. Addressing geographical disparities is crucial for ensuring equitable healthcare access across Portugal.
Authors
- Andreia Leite (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0843-0630)
- Júlia Martinho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3379-2913)
Institutions
- Hospital Santa Luzia (BR)
- National School of Public Health (GR)
- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Public Health
- Published
- 2025-10-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdaf123
- Primary Topic
- Global Health Care Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00