Shetty, Anil and Shetty, Shraddha K (2014) The impact of doctors per capita on the mortality rate in Asia. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4 (9). pp. 10-15. ISSN 0975-1491

PDF THE IMPACT OF DOCTORS PER CAPITA ON THE MORTALITY RATE IN ASIA.pdf - Published Version Restricted to Registered users only Download (495kB) | Request a copy

Abstract

Background: There is a wide degree of variation in the mortality rate among Asian countries. There is also a significant variation in the doctors per capita in the region. Objective: To determine if the physician population ratio in a country has a significant effect on the mortality rate. Methodology: Data obtained from the World Health Organization and the World Factbook was collated and was analyzed under 4 sub-continental groups to determine the bearing of doctor numbers on mortality in Asian countries. Results: Afghanistan had the highest and Qatar the lowest mortality rate. Doctors per capita were highest in Kazakhstan and least in Bhutan. Conclusions: The Doctors per capita had an inverse association with mortality rate.

Actions (login required)

View Item