1. Surgeons have a mortality rate of 355.3 per 100,000.
2. Non-surgeon physicians have a mortality rate of 228.4 per 100,000.
3. Neoplasms are the leading cause of death among surgeons.
4. Heart disease ranks second for both groups.
5. Occupational stress may contribute to higher mortality in surgeons.
6. Extended work hours and exposure to hazards are noted factors.
7. More research is needed on the occupational drivers of surgeon mortality.
8. Data comes from the 2023 National Vital Statistics System.

Source: JAMA Surgery