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[Status of Diagnostic X-ray Equipment in the Republic of Korea, 2022]

  • 0질병관리청 의료안전예방국 의료방사선과.
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December 3, 2025

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December 3, 2025

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Summary

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The number of diagnostic X-ray machines in South Korea increased by over 7,000 between 2020 and 2022. This rise necessitates enhanced safety management for medical radiation use.

Area Of Science

  • Medical Imaging and Diagnostics
  • Public Health and Safety
  • Radiation Oncology

Background

  • Diagnostic X-ray machines are crucial for disease diagnosis and their installation is rapidly increasing nationwide.
  • The Republic of Korea saw a significant rise in diagnostic X-ray machines, from 94,187 in 2020 to 101,646 in 2022.
  • This growth underscores the escalating need for robust safety management protocols in medical radiation practices.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To analyze the current status and trends of diagnostic X-ray machine installations in the Republic of Korea.
  • To identify the distribution of X-ray equipment by type and region.
  • To highlight the increasing importance of safety management due to the growing number of diagnostic X-ray devices.

Main Methods

  • Statistical analysis of national data on diagnostic X-ray machine installations.
  • Classification of equipment by type, including radiography, fluoroscopy, dental, mammography, and CT scanners.
  • Categorization of installations based on geographical region (districts) and period of use.

Main Results

  • The total number of diagnostic X-ray machines increased from 94,187 (2020) to 101,646 (2022).
  • General radiography/fluoroscopy equipment constituted the largest proportion, followed by dental equipment and intra-oral devices.
  • Gyeonggi province reported the highest number of installations, while Sejong had the fewest. Approximately 35.1% of equipment was under 5 years old.

Conclusions

  • The expanding use of diagnostic X-ray equipment necessitates a proportional increase in safety management efforts.
  • Ensuring the safe use of medical radiation is paramount given the continuous growth in X-ray device deployment.
  • Further initiatives are required to strengthen safety protocols for medical radiation to match the increasing installation rates.

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