 Between 1997 and 2005, the number of General practitioners has dropped nine per cent , although in regional areas there has been an increase of 15\%.
<meaning-changed>  Between 1997 and 2005, the number of General practitioners has dropped nine per cent , although in regional areas there has been an increase of 15\%.
 Between 1997 and 2005, the number of general practitioners in Australia has dropped 9\% , although in regional areas there has been an increase of 15\%.