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University of Washington School of Medicine: Maternal Suicide Rate High Among Sex Workers
December 06, 2024
SEATTLE, Washington, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington's School of Medicine issued the following news release:

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Survey of female sex workers in eight low- and middle-income countries indicates pregnancy raises suicide risk.

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Researchers have found that suicide accounted for 1 in 10 deaths among female sex workers in eight low- and middle-income countries. The study is thought to be the first of its kind.

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