How are lifestyle factors associated with socioeconomic differences in healthcare costs?
Evidence from full population data in the Netherlands
Samenvatting
Findings suggest that prevention policies aimed at reducing the number of smokers and increasing sport club membership may reduce health care costs across all NSES ( neighborhood socioeconomic status) groups, while increasing compliance with physical exercise norms may be effective mainly in low SES neighborhoods.
Literatuurverwijzing: Boer, W.I.J. de, Dekker, L.H., Koning, R.H., Navis, G.J., & Mierau, J.O. (2020). How are lifestyle factors associated with socioeconomic differences in healthcare costs?: evidence from full population data in the Netherlands. Preventive Medicine