In 2020, approximately 7.15 thousand physicians were authorized to practice in the field of family medicine in Brazil, up from 5.49 thousand doctors in 2015. The specialty, often referred to as general practice, focuses on the health of people in all age groups, and those who practice it are usually primary care physicians.
Number of licensed family doctors in Brazil from 2013 to 2020
(in 1,000s)
Data prior to 2020 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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USP (FMUSP). (December 9, 2020). Number of licensed family doctors in Brazil from 2013 to 2020 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 06, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/962271/number-licensed-family-doctors-brazil/
USP (FMUSP). "Number of licensed family doctors in Brazil from 2013 to 2020 (in 1,000s)." Chart. December 9, 2020. Statista. Accessed July 06, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/962271/number-licensed-family-doctors-brazil/
USP (FMUSP). (2020). Number of licensed family doctors in Brazil from 2013 to 2020 (in 1,000s). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 06, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/962271/number-licensed-family-doctors-brazil/
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