Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) units is the number of units available to visualise internal body structures using magnetic and electromagnetic fields.
MRI technology registers the electromagnetic emissions of hydrogen atoms and processes them to produce detailed images of internal organs and tissues. Unlike X-rays and CT scans, MRI does not expose patients to ionising radiation. Units are installed in both hospitals, which primarily provide inpatient services, and ambulatory care settings, which focus on outpatient care.
This indicator is measured as the number of MRI units per 1 000 000 inhabitants.