"Women physicians face a 24 percent elevated risk of suicide compared to the general population, a significant decrease from 76 percent two decades ago, indicating progress."
"It was known that physicians had higher rates of suicide compared to the general population, but the systemic evaluation of female physicians began only in the early 2000s."
"Today, more than 50 percent of medical students in the U.S. are women. This increasing representation is reducing the knowledge gap about the challenges they face."
"Factors such as the double burden of work and family responsibilities contribute to higher rates of suicide among female physicians, illustrating the need for better support systems."
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