Table 1

List of health worker groups included in the analysis

ISCO-08 codeHealth worker group
2211 and 2212Medical doctors (generalists and specialists)
2221 and 2222, 3221 and 3222Nursing and midwifery professionals and associates
2261 and 3251Dentists and dental assistants, and therapists
2262 and 3213Pharmacists, pharmaceutical technicians and assistants
3256Medical assistants
3212Medical and pathology laboratory technicians
3211Medical imaging and therapeutic equipment technicians
2264 and 3255Physiotherapists and physiotherapy technicians, and assistants
2267 and 3254Optometrists and dispensing opticians
2240Paramedical practitioners
2265Dieticians and nutritionists
2263 and 3257Environmental and occupational health and hygiene professionals
3253Community health workers
  • .ISCO, International Standard Classification of Occupations.