Most female healthcare workers stressed: Poll

Beijing - Most Chinese female healthcare workers are suffering from heavy workload and stress, a recent survey by the China Medical Women's Association has found.

The survey, which polled 2,600 women aged between 20 and 70 in 70 medical institutions nationwide, was aimed at providing a general picture of female healthcare workers' job, emotional and living conditions, said Yu Dong, secretary-general of the association.

"Female healthcare workers, who account for nearly half of all licensed medical workers in China, are facing relatively more pressure than their male counterparts as they tend to shoulder more domestic responsibilities," Yu said.