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Population Characteristics > Socioeconomic Factors > Medical Indigency
... > Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Social Sciences > Sociology > Sociological Factors > Socioeconomic Factors > Medical Indigency
Health Care Economics and Organizations > Economics > Medical Indigency
Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Social Sciences > Economics > Medical Indigency

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Medical Indigency  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Indigencies, Medical
  • Indigency, Medical
  • Medical Indigencies

Scope note

  • The condition in which individuals are financially unable to access adequate medical care without depriving themselves and their dependents of food, clothing, shelter, and other essentials of living.

History note

  • 68; was INDIGENT CARE 1963-67

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D008489

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