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      This profession, named the Most Stressful Job for 2012 by CareerCast.com, involves extreme physical demands, life and death decisions, and long periods of time away from family. That puts active members of the armed services in an unhealthy position, says Dr. Chosewood, whether or not they see combat. Bullying and psychological abuse from peers and supervisors happen more frequently in the military than in other industries. Soldiers can also be prone to post-traumatic stress disorder and other problems; a 2012 study found suicide rates among active Army soldiers rose sharply between 2004 and 2008. less 

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