This study evaluated the survival data of all Taiwanese doctors & ascertained whether doctors experience premature mortality. Death & census data from 1990-2006 were obtained for all practicing doctors in Taiwan. Cause-specific standardized mortality ratios were calculated using the general population of Taiwan as the reference. Doctors in Taiwan were found to be less likely to die from all causes, including suicide & drug abuse. The standardized mortality ratios from suicide & drugs were generally below 0.50. (24 refs.) JA
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