Assessing the impact of physician supply inequality on mortality in China: implications for global health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Enough supply of physicians plays a vital role in ensuring equitable access to healthcare for residents. This study aims to present a national profile of physician supply and investigate its correlation with all-cause mortality in China.

Methods

This epidemiological study utilized population-level administrative data. The estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) was calculated to evaluate temporal trends in physician density. The concentration index (CCI) was used to analyze inequalities in physician supply. A generalized estimating equation model and restricted cubic spline were employed to explore the association between physician supply and mortality.

Results

In China, physician density increased significantly from 23.13 per 10,000 population in 2016 to

SUBMITTER: Cao M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12315409 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature