Ali Kazemi Karyani

Health Management and Economics Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Decomposition Socioeconomic Inequality in Infant Mortality in EMRO Countries

Introduction The preservation and promotion of the health in children who are one of the most vulnerable parts in any society has an important role in the health system of each country. In this study, the socioeconomic factors affecting the infant mortality in Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO) countries have been examined during the time period from 2000 to 2013. Materials and Meth...

[ 2 ] - میزان توسعه‌یافتگی استان‌های ایران با تمرکز بر شاخص‌های بخش بهداشت و درمان

Introduction: Access to health care is one of the main goals in all societies. This study aimed to investigate the access level in provinces in Iran. Methods: This descriptive-applied and cross-sectional study was conducted in 2012. Statistical population consisted of all provinces in Iran. Data were collected through library and online research. The Ministry of Health and Medical Education and...

[ 3 ] - Determinants of healthcare expenditures in Iran: evidence from a time series analysis

Background: A dramatic increase in healthcare expenditures is a major health policy concern worldwide. Understanding factors that underlie the growth in healthcare expenditures is essential to assist decision-makers in finding best policies to manage healthcare costs. We aimed to examine the determinants of healthcare spending in Iran over the periods of 1978-2011. Methods: A time series ana...