In 2022, the number of licensed sports medicine specialists in Brazil amounted to 1,291 professionals, the highest value reported during the period. Compared to 2013, the number of doctors specializing in sports medicine in the South American country increased by about 87 percent or 601 physicians. This medical field focuses on physical health and diagnosing and treating sports-related injuries.
Number of licensed sports medicine specialists in Brazil between 2013 and 2022
Data prior to 2022 were retrieved from earlier releases of the publication.
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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