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Oct 23, 2025

5 min

What is the average life expectancy of doctors?

According to a study analyzing obituaries from 1997 to 2019, the mean age at death for all medical specialties was 78.9 years. Exploring **what is the average life expectancy of doctors** reveals it is influenced by both socioeconomic advantages and the unique stressors of the profession, with notable differences found among various specialties.

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Oct 20, 2025

3 min

How long do doctors live on average? The surprising truth about physician longevity

While it might seem logical that medical professionals, with their extensive health knowledge, would outlive the general population, studies show a more complex picture. On average, studies have found that doctors can live longer than the general public, but this varies significantly based on specialty, with emergency doctors experiencing notably shorter lifespans.

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