However, although men still comprise most of the physicians in Brazil, the medical profession has witnessed a notable increase in the presence of women, indicating a clear trend toward the feminization of medicine in the country. 1 , 2 According to the Medical Demography in Brazil, the percentage of male physicians in 2020 was 53.4%, compared to 57.5% in 2015 and 69.2% in 1990.
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Pediatricians' perceptions of gender issues that influence the choice of medical specialty.
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