2025
Socio-Demographic Characteristics with a Focus on the Jeseník District Located in the Czech Republic
ŠKRABAL, Jaroslav and Martin POLEDNABasic information
Original name
Socio-Demographic Characteristics with a Focus on the Jeseník District Located in the Czech Republic
Authors
ŠKRABAL, Jaroslav (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution) and Martin POLEDNA (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution)
Edition
Švýcarsko, Eurasian Studies in Business and Economics, p. 177-194, 18 pp. 2025
Publisher
Springer
Other information
Language
English
Type of outcome
Proceedings paper
Field of Study
50701 Cultural and economic geography
Country of publisher
Switzerland
Confidentiality degree
is not subject to a state or trade secret
Publication form
electronic version available online
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Organization unit
Moravian Business College Olomouc
ISBN
978-3-031-84319-8
EID Scopus
2-s2.0-105002460997
Keywords in English
Czech Republic; Population Decline; Sociodemographic Profile; NUTS 3; LAU 1; Jeseník
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Changed: 26/5/2025 10:28, Ing. Michaela Nováková
Abstract
V originále
The paper aims to compare selected socio-demographic indicators within the Czech Republic, with a specific focus on a case study of the Jeseník district, in the context of the availability of medical care and facilities. The study is divided into two parts. The first part examines the socio-demographic profile of the Czech Republic, with an emphasis on population size, ethnic composition, and connections to historical milestones. The data, covering the period from 1869 to 2021. The findings indicate that the population is aging, which has negative implications for the economy and, consequently, the availability of healthcare services. The second part of the paper presents a case study of LAU 1 (Local Administrative Unit 1—district) Jeseník, where the authors conducted a correlation analysis between population size and indicators related to the availability of doctors and medical facilities. A key finding of this case study is the observed correlation between a declining and aging population and a decrease in the number of residents per doctor. This trend could potentially undermine the quality of healthcare in the region in the future.