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. 2020 Nov 9;20:1018. doi: 10.1186/s12913-020-05867-2

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