The demographic impact on the demand for emergency medical services in the urban and rural regions of Bavaria, 2012–2032

Conclusion The substantial demographic impact in combination with strong urban–rural variations should be accounted for in regional long-term planning as well as age-group specific innovation in the emergency medical services. As demography is not the only significant demand factor, the identification and quantification of other factors remains a challenge for further research.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Source Type: research