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Table 1 The meaning of independent variables

From: The impact of policy on the intangible service efficiency of the primary health care institution- based on China’s health care reform policy in 2009

Independent variable

Meaning

GDP

The per capita Gross Domestic Product in China.

INF

The number of beds per 1000 people in China’s PHCI.

HR

The number of doctors and nurses per 1000 people in China’s PHCI.

EL

The level of education of Chinese residents.

ID

The number of primary care institutions per square kilometre.

PHI

The government public health investment.