Economic Disparity and Health Inequalities in Rural Areas: A Critical Analysis

The economic disparity is identified as the second factor contributing to this phenomenon. Wang et al. (2003) and Xie (2009) have found that health inequalities related to income are more pronounced among individuals living in rural areas compared to those in urban areas. The authors posit that the existing gap in income and ongoing healthcare system reforms will further exacerbate the disparity in health outcomes.