Transition of Physician Distribution (1980–2002) in Japan and Factors Predicting Future Rural Practice


 
Language:

English

Author:

Inoue K et al.

Series/Journal Title:

Rural and Remote Health

Volume:

9

Issue:

1070

Description:

The maldistribution of physicians between urban and rural areas has long been an important political issue in Japan. The aim of this study was to evaluate long-term transition in the geographic distribution of physicians, and to reveal which rural physician characteristics predict their retention in rural areas. [adapted from abstract]

Subject

Geographic Focus

Resource Type