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Health Care and Public Transportation Use by Poor and Frail Elderly People.

Authors :
Rittner, Barbara
Kirk, Alan B.
Source :
Social Work. May 1995 40(3):365-373.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Presents survey data on low-income elderly people. Examined sociocultural and quality-of-life variables as they affected use of health care and transportation services. More than half of respondents did not receive medical care despite reporting multiple symptoms. Most participants relied upon public transportation to obtain health services. (RJM)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0037-8046
Volume :
40
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Social Work
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
EJ507888
Document Type :
Reports - Research<br />Journal Articles