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<p>This study aims to explore the significant regional disparities in health status across Türkiye, focusing on the relationship between socioeconomic, demographic and infrastructural factors that impact household health condition. Recognizing health as a&#xa0;critical component of regional development, the paper constructs a&#xa0;health index, combining subjective and objective measures, using data from the Income and Living Conditions Survey (ILCS) spanning from 2016 to 2021. The research applies a&#xa0;Generalized Ordered Logit (GOL) model to assess health outcomes in relation to variables such as education, income, employment, age, chronic diseases, and housing conditions. Findings reveal notable differences in health conditions across statistical regions in Türkiye. The Istanbul region, characterized by higher education levels, income and employment rates consistently exhibits better health outcomes. Conversely, South East and Middle&amp; North East regions, marked by lower education, income and employment rates, demonstrate poorer health conditions. The paper underscores the necessity of targeted policy interventions to improve health conditions by addressing regional socioeconomic disparities. It suggests policies that enhance education, income and employment opportunities and infrastructure improvements as pathways to fostering regional development and reducing health inequalities. Ultimately, the study offers valuable insights into how improving socioeconomic factors can elevate public health and contribute to equitable regional growth across Türkiye.</p>

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Does where you live affect your health? Evidence from households in Türkiye

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年3月3日

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  • Merve Çelik Keçili,
  • Başak Sezgin Kiroğlu,
  • Ethem Esen

摘要

This study aims to explore the significant regional disparities in health status across Türkiye, focusing on the relationship between socioeconomic, demographic and infrastructural factors that impact household health condition. Recognizing health as a critical component of regional development, the paper constructs a health index, combining subjective and objective measures, using data from the Income and Living Conditions Survey (ILCS) spanning from 2016 to 2021. The research applies a Generalized Ordered Logit (GOL) model to assess health outcomes in relation to variables such as education, income, employment, age, chronic diseases, and housing conditions. Findings reveal notable differences in health conditions across statistical regions in Türkiye. The Istanbul region, characterized by higher education levels, income and employment rates consistently exhibits better health outcomes. Conversely, South East and Middle& North East regions, marked by lower education, income and employment rates, demonstrate poorer health conditions. The paper underscores the necessity of targeted policy interventions to improve health conditions by addressing regional socioeconomic disparities. It suggests policies that enhance education, income and employment opportunities and infrastructure improvements as pathways to fostering regional development and reducing health inequalities. Ultimately, the study offers valuable insights into how improving socioeconomic factors can elevate public health and contribute to equitable regional growth across Türkiye.