Table 7.
Comparing the ratio of population and ESRD patients per one nephrologists and one dialysis unit in different regions
| Regional health care | Population/nephrologist (n) | Population/dialysis unit (n) | ESRD patients/nephrologist (n) | ESRD patients/dialysis unit (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | 44,177 | 51,585 | 71 | 83 |
| Central part | 204,307 | 152,801 | 99 | 74 |
| Northern | 529,820 | 233,121 | 221 | 97 |
| Northeastern | 592,690 | 197,563 | 229 | 76 |
| Southern | 422,429 | 173,941 | 144 | 59 |
Note: ESRD end stage renal disease