Comparison of Dermatologist Density Between Urban and Rural Counties in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

As the US population continues to increase and age, there is an unmet need for dermatologic care; therefore, it is important to identify and understand the characteristics and patterns of the dermatologist workforce.

Objective

To analyze the longitudinal dermatologist density and urban-rural disparities using a standardized classification scheme.

Design, setting, and participants

This study analyzed county-level data for 1995 to 2013 from the Area Health Resources File to evaluate the longitudinal trends and demographic and environmental factors associated with the geographic distribution of dermatologists.

Main outcomes and measures

Active US dermatologist and physician density.

Results

In this study of nationwide data on dermatologists, derm

SUBMITTER: Feng H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6248119 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature