Table 1.
Ratio of Nurses and Midwives to Physicians in WHO Region and China, 2000-2007
| Region | Nursing and Midwifery Personnel Density∗ | Physicians Density | Ratio of Nurses and Midwives to Physicians |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Region | 11 | 2 | 5.5 |
| Region of the Americas | 49 | 19 | 2.6 |
| South-East Asia Region | 12 | 5 | 2.4 |
| European Region | 79 | 32 | 3.3 |
| Eastern Mediterranean Region | 15 | 10 | 1.5 |
| Western Pacific Region | 20 | 14 | 1.4 |
| China | 10 | 14 | 0.7 |
∗
Density: per 10 000 population
Sources: World Health Organization. (2009). World Health Statistics 2009