India's health workforce : size, composition, and distribution

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India's health workforce : size, composition, and distribution (English)

Abstract

This note describes the size, composition and distribution of India's health workforce calculated using data from the census. Results indicate that heath workforce density in India is below the 2.5/1000 population benchmark, though there is considerable... See More +

Document Date 2009/08/01
Document Type Brief
Report Number 70241
Volume No 1
Total Volume(s) 1
Country India;
Region South Asia;
Disclosure Date 2012/06/22
Disclosure Status Disclosed
Doc Name India's health workforce : size, composition, and distribution
Keywords
arc, basic health, basic health services, community health, dentist, Developing Countries, Dietician, doctor, doctors, Family Welfare, female, females, health care, health ... See More +
Language English
Major Sector (Historic)Health and other social services;
Rel. Proj ID IN-Hr Capacity For Effect. Health Systems -- P102560;
Sector Health;
Historic Topics Health, Nutrition and Population; Gender;
Historic SubTopics Gender and Health; Health Systems Development & Reform; Population Policies; Disease Control & Prevention; Health Monitoring & Evaluation;
Unit Owning Health, Nutrition & Population (SASHN)
Version Type Final
Product Line Economic and Sector Work

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