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Ensure women's health

(China Daily)
Updated: 2010-05-12 08:50
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Comment on "Most female healthcare workers stressed: Poll" (May 6, China Daily)

As is shown by the results of the survey, heavy workload, cut-throat competition and domestic chores all play significant roles in creating pressure on women healthcare workers. Female workers work harder to prove that are not inferior to male counterparts.

Investigations conducted by medical organizations have shown that excessive pressure is pathogenic and contributes to malignant diseases such as breast and cervical cancers. Therefore, the authorities should take steps to relieve women from excessive pressure in order to ensure that the health of our country's present and future mothers is sound.

Lei Shui, via e-mail

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