Income level and chronic ambulatory care sensitive conditions in adults: a multicity population-based study in Italy

• Main Authors: Forastiere Francesco (Author), Costa Giuseppe (Author), Caranci Nicola (Author), Bisanti Luigi (Author), Davoli Marina (Author), Cesaroni Giulia (Author), Schifano Patrizia (Author), Pirani Monica (Author), Agabiti Nera (Author), Marinacci Chiara (Author), Russo Antonio (Author), Spadea Teresa (Author), Perucci Carlo A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A relationship between quality of primary health care and preventable hospitalizations has been described in the US, especially among the elderly. In Europe, there has been a recent increase in the evaluation of Ambulatory Care Sensi...