Table 2.
Regional population and healthcare system characteristics (2018)
| Veneto | Tuscany | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,903,722 | 3,736,968 |
| Area (km2) | 18,345 | 22,987 |
| Population Density (inhabitants/km2) | 267 | 163 |
| Number of LHOs (after merger) | 9 | 3 |
| Number of LHOs (before merger) | 21 | 12 |
| Extent of LHO number reduction after merger | − 57% | − 75% |
| Number of UHOs (after merger) | 3a | 4b |
| Average LHO population (after merger) | 544,858 | 1,245,656 |
| Average LHO area (km2) (after merger) | 2038 | 7662 |
aA UHO is specific for cancer care (Veneto Oncological Institute, VOI)
b A UHO is specific for pediatric care