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Table 1 Explanatory variables in the study

From: Regional disparities and influencing factors of high quality medical resources distribution in China

Factor

Specific indicator

Unit

Factor code

Demographic factors

Size of resident populations

10,000 persons

x1

Population density

person

x2

Proportion of urban population in total population

%

x3

Medical insurance

Medical insurance density

CNY/person

x4

Medical insurance depth

%

x5

Education level

Proportion of population with college degree and above in the total population

%

x6

Number of medical colleges

/

x7

Economic Development

GDP

100 million CNY

x8

Disposable income

CNY

x9

Medical expenditures

Residents' health care expenditure

CNY

x10

Total health costs

100 million CNY

x11

Government health expenditure

100 million CNY

x12

  1. CNY Chinese yuan, GDP Gross Domestic Product