OBJECTIVE: To examine trends in socio-economic differentials in all-cause mortality in Sydney over a 25-year period (1970-94). METHODS: Five measures of single indicators (two for occupation, two for education and one for income) and a composite measure of socio-economic disadvantage based on...

Universal telecommunications services provision is an important factor in reducing regional disparities in China and ensuring sustainable economic development, social equity, and national stability. This study, by drawing on the universal service concept and institutionalism policy research,...