Equity and trends in the allocation of health human resources in China from 2012 to 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As the second most populous country in the world, China has a huge demand for health human resources. Over the past decade, the Chinese government has continuously increased investment in the health sector and implemented relevant policies and systems in an attempt to enhance the overall quantity and equity of health human resources. This study aims to analyze the equity and developmental trends in the allocation of health human resources in China from 2012 to 2021, providing reference and theoretical support for the government's further optimization of health human resources allocation.

Methods

This study collected health human resources data from 31 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions in China from 2012 to 2021. The methods employed included Lorenz

SUBMITTER: Chai Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11460223 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature