Joe W, Rudra S, Subramanian SV, Horizontal Inequity in Elderly Health Care Utilization: Evidence from India, 2015, Journal of Korean Medical Science, Vol: 30,pS155-166

Using NSSO data this paper examine the need-standardized distribution of health care utilization by elderly in India and reports that the health care utilization is concentrated among richer sections of the elderly population and conclude that  it is necessary to increase public investments in health care infrastructure including geriatric care particularly in rural areas and underdeveloped regions to enhance access and quality of health care for the elderly