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1929. Evaluate the Fairness of the Distribution of Health Services for Older People in Italy: A Methodological Approach

Invited abstract in session WC-53: Sustainability and Equity in Ecosystems, Ecology and Food, stream Sustainable and Resilient Systems.

Wednesday, 12:30-14:00
Room: 8007 (building: 202)

Authors (first author is the speaker)

1. Davide Donato Russo
University of Molise

Abstract

The aim of this methodological proposal is to assess the fairness of healthcare services for various age groups, with particular attention to older individuals and their unique requirements. The significance of pharmacies, hospitals, and para-pharmacies as crucial providers of specialized services underscores the issue of pedestrian access to healthcare services, especially for older adults. Expanding the scope of this methodological approach to incorporate walkability and economic indices is another objective of this study. Fairness and walkability play pivotal roles in establishing an age-friendly environment, particularly for individuals with specific needs such as older pedestrians. This aspect is particularly significant for gaining insights into the accessibility of essential services. In our methodology, we acquired data regarding the distribution of the Italian population across diverse geographical areas and age groups. We then integrated this information with the distribution of health services in Italy. By leveraging the concept of convolution between matrices, we have developed a novel, generalizable methodological approach to analyze the fairness in the distribution of services across various territorial entities, including municipalities, provinces, and regions. We evaluate the concept of fairness, focusing on older people, through the combination of kernel convolution and economic indices for service inequalities (i.e., Gini coefficient).

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Status: accepted

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