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Mortality rates and causes among U.S. physicians.

E Frank1, H Biola, C A Burnett

  • 1Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3219, USA. EFRANK@FPM.EUSHC.ORG

American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|October 6, 2000
PubMed
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Physicians live longer than other professionals and the general population. Mortality causes for physicians are similar to the general population, suggesting healthy lifestyle choices.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Limited recent national data on physician mortality exists.
  • Previous studies had sampling limitations.
  • Physician health habits may influence patient counseling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze age at death and causes of death for U.S. physicians.
  • To compare physician mortality with other professions and the general population.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the National Occupational Mortality Surveillance database (1984-1995).
  • Included deaths from 28 U.S. states.
  • Occupation and cause of death coded using U.S. Bureau of the Census and ICD-9.

Main Results:

  • Physicians died at older ages on average compared to lawyers, other professionals, and all men.
  • Top causes of death for white male physicians mirrored the general population.
  • Physicians had higher mortality from cerebrovascular disease, accidents, and suicide.
  • Physicians had lower mortality from COPD, pneumonia/influenza, and liver disease compared to other professional white men.

Conclusions:

  • Physician mortality outcomes challenge the "unhealthy doctor" myth.
  • Findings suggest male physicians make healthier personal choices.
  • Supports the idea that physician health behaviors may be positive role models.