The state of the global nephrology workforce: a joint ASN–ERA-EDTA–ISN investigation
Stephen M. Sozio, Kurtis Pivert, Fergus Caskey, Adeera Levin
Abstract
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health crisis, affecting 11% to 13% of the world’s population.1,2 Although gaps in the workforce and available training pathways have been explored,3,4 it remains unclear if nephrologist availability, measured as ratios of nephrologists to both the general population and to individuals burdened by CKD, is sufficient for the estimated 850 million individuals with CKD. The scope of kidney health services that nephrologists provide, qualified by local health care environments and practice patterns, may also vary geographically.
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NephrologyWorkforceJoint (building)Internal medicineMedicineState (computer science)Political scienceComputer scienceEngineeringLawAlgorithmArchitectural engineeringGlobal Health Care IssuesHealthcare cost, quality, practicesClimate Change and Health Impacts