Far lower wages in rural China mean many qualified doctors are heading to the cities to make a living.
China's aging villages face yawning health care gap in a fragile economy
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Jan-21
Economy
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The glaring disparities in health care between China's affluent cities and its impoverished rural areas highlight the consequences of unchecked urban development and the pressing need for systemic reforms. The exodus of skilled health practitioners to cities in pursuit of better pay underscores the urgent need for policies that ensure equitable health care access for all, particularly the elderly in economically disadvantaged villages.
From The Japan Times
Jan-21
Economy
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In China, the disparity in health care services between urban and rural areas exemplifies the natural market response to the uneven distribution of economic opportunities. With doctors gravitating towards cities for higher wages, it spotlights the need for rural areas to bolster their economies and attract medical professionals without resorting to heavy-handed governmental intervention.
From The Japan Times