Medscape December 24, 2024
More than two thirds of American counties don’t have an endocrinologist, according to a new analysis by GoodRx, a company that provides discount coupons for medications.
A total of 50 million people who live in the 2168 counties without a practicing endocrinologist are at a higher risk for poor health outcomes, according to the analysis. The author reported that individuals who live in endocrinology “deserts” are 12% more likely to die from endocrine-related conditions and have higher rates of diabetes, obesity, and stroke than those who live in counties where there are endocrinologists.
GoodRx’s finely detailed maps show that endocrinologists are clustered on the coasts and around major cities. Many counties have just a single endocrinologist and 0 pediatric endocrinologists.
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