Excess Mortality Among US Physicians During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mathew V. Kiang, Lindsey E. Carlasare, Sonoo Thadaney Israni, John J. Norcini, Junaid Zaman, Kirsten Bibbins‐Domingo
Abstract
This cross-sectional study examines the death rates among active and nonactive physicians aged 45 to 84 years.
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