Comparative Analysis of Health Inequalities in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province Using Mabak Technique

Inequality has different dimensions and one of these dimensions is inequality related to the health indicators and health in general. Inequality in access to health indicators exists in both developed and developing countries. The aim of the present study was to analyze the health inequalities in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, using Mabak technique.

In this analytical-comparative study, the data required for the research were collected through statistical yearbooks and general population and housing censuses of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province and health inequalities among 8 cities of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province in 2019 were analyzed using Mabak technique.

Boyer-Ahmad Township was at the desired level with a score of 0.773. The townships of Kohgiluyeh with a score of 0.184 and Gachsaran with a score of 0.133 were somewhat desired. Dena Township with a score of -0.110 and Choram Township with a score of -0.144 were at the deprived level. The townships of Bahmaei with a score of -0.165, Basht with a score of -0.178 and Lende with a score of -0.203 were located in the very deprived level.

In terms of access to health services, Boyer-Ahmad Township is in the highest rank and the townships of Bahmaei, Basht, and Lende are in the very deprived level and need special attention.