Missouri Health Manpower, 1981.

A sourcebook for 13 licensed health professions in Missouri is presented for 1980 and 1981. A brief overview of each profession is provided, along with statistical data concerning activity status, personal characteristics, practice characteristics, and place of professional education. The following professions are covered: chiropractors, dental hygienists, dentists, doctors of medicine and osteopathy, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, podiatrists, veterinarians, and psychologists. Information is provided for each profession on the following: activity status (full-time, part-time), arranged by region, county and health service area; age; race; sex; specialty; primary setting of employment; primary form of employment; and place of professional education. (SW)