Female doctors have a 76% higher suicide risk than the general population, according to a study of 39 studies.

Female doctors have a 76% higher risk of suicide compared to the general population, according to a study of 39 studies from 20 countries. Although suicide rates among doctors have decreased overall, the rate for female physicians remains significantly higher. The study highlights the need for continued research and prevention efforts, particularly for female doctors, and suggests that mental health awareness and workplace support for physicians might have played a role in the decline of suicide rates.

August 21, 2024
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