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Gender bias in the diagnosis of cardiovascular disorders in Catalonia

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  • Alonso Gelabert, O.
  • Barcena Veciana, M.
  • Brumwell Valsells, V.
  • Crunas Baqe, M.
  • Nicodemo, Catia

Abstract

In this study, we examine patient gender bias on the probabilities of both visiting the cardiologist and of being diagnosed with a heart disease. Using data from the Catalan Health Survey, we are able to conclude that there is gender bias both in access and diagnosis for patients with high likelihood of suffering heart issues. Our findings suggest that women have lower probabilities of visiting the cardiologist and of being diagnosed with a heart disease after controlling for risk factor and demographics characteristics.

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  • Alonso Gelabert, O. & Barcena Veciana, M. & Brumwell Valsells, V. & Crunas Baqe, M. & Nicodemo, Catia, 2023. "Gender bias in the diagnosis of cardiovascular disorders in Catalonia," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 132(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:132:y:2023:i:c:s0168851023001082
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2023.104823
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    Keywords

    Gender bias; Cardiovascular diseases; Heart risk factors;
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    JEL classification:

    • C36 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Instrumental Variables (IV) Estimation
    • I12 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health Behavior
    • I21 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Analysis of Education
    • D12 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Consumer Economics: Empirical Analysis

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