Methodological sheet of the indicator available for the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country.
| Available indicator |
Proportion of people aged 16 and over with unmet need for health care |
|---|---|
| Target |
3.8 Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all |
| Goal |
3- Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages |
| Definition |
Proportion of people aged 16 and over who report having unsatisfied medical care needs for any of the following reasons: Financial reasons, waiting lists and too far to travel |
| Theoretical formula |
\[PPNIAM_{16+}^{t} = \frac{PNIAM_{16+}^{t}}{P_{16+}^{t}} \cdot 100\]
where: $PNIAM_{16+}^{t} =$ people aged 16 and over who report having unsatisfied medical care needs in year $t$ $P_{16+}^{t} =$ people aged 16 and over in year $t$ |
| Available disaggregations |
Sex |
| Frequency |
Annual |
| Observations |
Self-reported unsatisfied needs refer to one individual’s own assessment as to whether he or she needed a medical examination or treatment (excluding dental care), but did not receive or seek it. |
| OCECA |
Indicator calculated using a methodology harmonised across the central statistical bodies of the autonomous communities |
| Data last updated | 2025/05/08 |
| Metadata last updated | 2025/06/18 |
