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Global dermatological care access inequities

Overview

A global study published in JAMA Dermatology, conducted by the Global Access to Skin Health Observatory, highlights severe inequities in dermatological care across 158 countries. The research indicates that only one in six countries has sufficient dermatologists to meet population needs, with a global average of 2.66 specialists per 100,000 inhabitants against a recommended 5.63.

Significant disparities exist based on economic status and geography. Wealthy nations are nearly nine times more likely to have adequate staffing than low-income nations, and 79% of dermatologists practice in urban areas, leaving rural populations underserved. Despite skin diseases affecting over 2 billion people, 74% of surveyed countries do not list skin health as a national government priority.

Specific data for Spain shows that 60% of its dermatologists work in urban areas and 20% operate within the private healthcare sector.

Entities

L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty · Global Access to Skin Health Observatory · JAMA Dermatology · Spain · L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] A global study published in JAMA Dermatology examined dermatological access across 158 countries. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.farodevigo.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es
[● 3 SOURCES] Globally, 79% of dermatologists practice in urban areas, leaving rural populations underserved. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.farodevigo.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es
[● 3 SOURCES] Only one in six countries worldwide has a sufficient number of dermatologists to meet population needs. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.farodevigo.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es
[● 3 SOURCES] The global average is 2.66 dermatologists per 100,000 inhabitants, below the recommended 5.63. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.farodevigo.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es
[● 3 SOURCES] 74% of countries report that skin health is not a national government priority. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.farodevigo.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es
[● 3 SOURCES] In Spain, 60% of dermatologists practice in urban areas. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.farodevigo.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es
[● 3 SOURCES] In Spain, 20% of dermatologists work in the private health sector. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.farodevigo.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es
[● 3 SOURCES] More than 2 billion people worldwide suffer from some type of skin disease. www.lacronicabadajoz.com · www.farodevigo.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es

Timeline

8 days ago

[HEALTH] 4 sources
Global dermatology access shows severe urban-rural inequalities
A global study reveals severe dermatological care inequalities, with 79% of specialists in urban areas and only one in six countries meeting recommended staffing levels.
11 days ago

[HEALTH] 5 sources
Global study reveals critical inequities in dermatological care access
A global study reveals critical shortages in dermatological care, with only one in six countries meeting necessary staffing levels and 74% of nations failing to prioritize skin health.

Sources

immedicohospitalario.es · lacronicabadajoz.com · laopinioncoruna.es · lasemainedansleboulonnais.fr · monacoinsider.com · news.cube-soft.jp · ocio.diarioinformacion.com · ocio.farodevigo.es · the-miyanichi.co.jp