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Absolute and relative inequalities in admission rates were assessed using the weighted mean difference from the reference group (WMDR) and the Theil index, respectively. The impact of the SDIL on each ethnic inequality measure was quantified in a segmented regression model against a counterfactual scenario of no implementation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Compared to the counterfactual scenario of no implementation, there were no absolute reductions in the WMDR at 22\u00a0months (0.04, 95% CI: \u22120.58 to 0.65) and 80\u00a0months (\u22120.16, 95% CI: \u22121.21 to 0.88) after implementation. 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