Towards defining the surgical workforce for children: a geospatial analysis in Brazil.

Thiago Augusto Hernandes RochaJoao VissociNubia RochaDan PoenaruMark ShrimeEmily R Smith Henry E Ricenull null

Published in: BMJ open (2020)

We found wide disparities in the surgical workforce and childhood mortality across Brazil, with both directly related to socioeconomic status. Areas of increased surgical workforce are associated with lower U5MR. Strategic investment in the surgical workforce may be required to attain optimal health outcomes for children in Brazil, particularly in rural regions.

Keyphrases

public health
young adults
healthcare
south africa
magnetic resonance
magnetic resonance imaging
risk factors
drug induced