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  • Global Health Policy
  • Chiropractic Studies

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  • Global health systems face a significant shortage of health workers, impacting service delivery, particularly for individuals with disabilities.
  • Unmet needs in musculoskeletal conditions are substantial, yet global data on health workforce resources remain scarce.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the global chiropractic workforce.
  • To analyze the availability, quality, accessibility, and acceptability of chiropractic care worldwide.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted an international, cross-sectional survey across 193 United Nations member countries and seven dependencies.
  • Collected data via electronic surveys, government websites, personal communication, and internet searches.
  • Analyzed data using descriptive statistics and presented global distribution maps.

Main Results:

  • Chiropractic services are available in 90 countries, with 103,469 chiropractors globally.
  • Direct access to chiropractic care exists in 90% of surveyed countries; 51.1% have some form of health coverage.
  • Legal recognition of chiropractic practice varies, with 75.6% of countries recognizing it, while 13.3% explicitly prohibit it.

Conclusions:

  • The chiropractic profession is established in 90 countries, but its distribution, education, and regulation are concentrated in high-income countries.
  • Low- and middle-income countries exhibit significant under-representation in chiropractic services, education, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Limited data from low- and middle-income countries highlight disparities in global chiropractic workforce development.