# articles | % of articles | |
---|---|---|
Scope of government healthcare coverage | 291 | 54.9 % |
Barriers caused by high cost of treatment/service | 94 | 17.7 % |
Treatment/service is unavailable | 56 | 10.6 % |
Call for health policy reforms (e.g., orphan drug and catastrophic drug programs) | 52 | 9.8 % |
Legal proceedings (e.g., court decision relevant to access) | 49 | 9.2 % |
Access issues related to communication (e.g., access in language of choice) | 27 | 5.1 % |
Need for more research on rare diseases | 24 | 4.5 % |
Access issues related to transportation (e.g., no public transportation, service too far away) | 22 | 4.2 % |
Public health initiatives aimed at increased access (e.g., vaccine programs, nutrition education) | 20 | 3.8 % |
Health-related advocacy, fundraising, raising awareness about issues relevant to access | 19 | 3.6 % |