Spatial Analysis of Health Resource Allocation and Economic Development Level in Sichuan Province

Wang Yulong; Lu Wang; Zhuo Ma; Liu Ruifeng; Zhang Huamin; Chen Jian

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1001-568X.2024.06.0009

Abstract：OBJECTIVE To analyze the spatial distribution pattern and change characteristics of health resources and gross regional product in Sichuan Province from 2016 to 2021,and to provide reference for optimizing the allocation of health resources.METHODS Spatial autocorrelation and NICH methods were used to analyze the spatial distribution and development trend of health resources and gross regional product in Sichuan Province.RESULTS The allocation of health resources and the level of economic development in Sichuan Province were lower in the eastern and western regions,and higher in Chengdu and its surrounding areas.Local autocorrelation results showed that the spatial aggregation of health resources and gross regional product in Sichuan Province had not been significantly alleviated from 2016 to 2021,and the low-low concentration area of health human resources was some cities in northeast Sichuan,and the low-low concentration area of gross regional domestic production was Ganzi Prefecture in west Sichuan.The change trend of the spatial pattern of health resources growth in different time periods was almost inconsistent with the change of health resources geographic space.CONCLUSION The spatial distribution of health resources in Sichuan Province was not balanced,and some cities in western and northeastern Sichuan had obvious spatial aggregation.The difference of economic level affects the allocation of health resources.It is suggested that the government should increase the investment in the field of health while improving the economic strength,strengthen the training and introduction of talents according to local needs,and improve the spatial and regional distribution of human resources.