In 2022, the number of licensed rheumatologists in Brazil amounted to around 3.13 thousand professionals, up from about 2.73 thousand specialists reported two years prior. This figure nearly doubled compared to 2013, when physicians specializing in rheumatology added up to 1.63 thousand in Brazil. Rheumatology is a medical field focused on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system, such as arthritis, osteoporosis, or autoimmune diseases.
Number of licensed rheumatologists in Brazil between 2013 and 2022
(in 1,000s)
Data prior to 2022 were retrieved from earlier releases of the publication.
Figures have been rounded.
Data refers to the number of registered licenses for each specialization. Physicians with more than one specialization were counted as a specialist in each field they are authorized to practice.
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Various sources (Associação Médica Brasileira). (February 7, 2023). Number of licensed rheumatologists in Brazil between 2013 and 2022 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/962380/number-licensed-rheumatologists-brazil/
Various sources (Associação Médica Brasileira). "Number of licensed rheumatologists in Brazil between 2013 and 2022 (in 1,000s)." Chart. February 7, 2023. Statista. Accessed November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/962380/number-licensed-rheumatologists-brazil/
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