Postal code area data can help in the planning of cost-effective health care services

(University of Eastern Finland) When assessing the effects of socioeconomic status (SES) on health inequalities or outcomes of care, it is worthwhile to use small-area-based open data instead of individual SES information, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Getting access to individual SES information is often a long and expensive process, requiring many different permits.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news