ABSTRACT
Inequality of healthcare is one of the hottest social problems in China nowadays since it can affect national social welfare and country development on a huge level. Lots of researchers have discovered the possible problems that cause the inequality and pointed out specific suggestions that try to solve the inequality in the Chinese healthcare system, but a systematic review of the gap in healthcare service is still needed, especially between urban and rural areas. Through collecting and analyzing data from the central government and local governments about the situation of healthcare in both areas, this paper explores the inequality of healthcare between urban and rural areas in the last ten years in China. After researching, the paper finds that the inequality of healthcare exists between rural and urban areas significantly in all aspects of availability, affordability, and support from the government. The main reason might be the different levels of technology and economic development in cities and villages. By investing more funds in developing industries in rural areas, the central government can relieve the significant inequities.
