This indicator reflects the annual incidence of surgical interventions performed within operating theatres, normalized per 100,000 individuals in a given country. It encompasses a wide array of procedures requiring regional or general anesthesia, or substantial sedation to effectively manage pain during interventions that involve incisions, excisions, or other tissue manipulations. Analyzing this metric allows for valuable
insights into a country's healthcare infrastructure, access to surgical care, and the overall health status of its population. Variations in these rates may indicate disparities in medical resources, the efficiency of health systems, or differing healthcare policies, ultimately influencing the quality of care available to citizens and the overall burden of disease management within the population.
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