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A contributing factor to the shortage in pharmacists is that female pharmacists work fewer hours per week than their male peers (37 vs. 44; 16% less)
Topic: Income
Source
Citation: Differences between Male and Female Pharmacists in Part-Time Status and Employment Settings
Author(s): Cooksey, Walton
Institution(s): University of Illinois
Link: http://content.healthaffairs.org/content/21/5/182.full#ref-21
Nation(s): United States
Year(s): 2001
Source: Secondary
Type: Statistical Analysis
Discussion
Other Notes:
Generally considered an equally-represented field. Women made up 26% of pharmacists in 2000
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