Yahyavi Dizaj, Jafar

Department of Health Management & Economics, school of public health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

[ 1 ] - The Effect of the Presence of an Elderly Member on Health Care Costs of Iranian Households

Objectives Over the past few decades, Iran has faced rapid demographic changes, including a sharp decline in birth rates and increased life expectancy. This has led to an increase in the average age of the population and an increase in the percentage of the elderly people which is called “the phenomena of aging”. The occurrence of this phenomenon in Iran is rapidly increasing, and therefore the...

[ 2 ] - Analysis of Income Inequality in Utilization of Rehabilitation Services among Urban and Rural Households in Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract Introduction: The prevalence of impairment and disability due to the aging population, the prevalence of non-communicable diseases and accidents have increased the demand for rehabilitation services. The purpose of this study was to determine inequality in the utilization of rehabilitation services among Iranian households. Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional study and...