Big data analysis of globally skilled birth attendants, caregiver midwife/nurse density, and health expenditures: A longitudinal study from 2010 to 2020

This study highlights significant disparities in global health indicators related to skilled birth attendance, the density of nurses and midwives, and health expenditure. Moreover, regions such as South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America continue to fall below global averages in both skilled birth attendance and the number of nurses/midwives per capita. These results underscore the urgent need for targeted investment in maternal and newborn health services, especially in low-income regions. Strengthening the healthcare workforce and improving equitable access to skilled birth care are critical steps toward achieving global health equity and improving maternal and neonatal outcomes.