The health gap isn't just about sex; it's more often related to gender—how society treats women. Women’s symptoms are frequently dismissed by healthcare providers, and many medications have only been tested on menwhich leads to inadequate care and ineffective treatments for women.
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Men are more likely to face deadly conditions, while women often live longer but in poorer health. Women spend 25% more of their lives with illnesses compared to men.
The article proposes:
- Increased funding for research focused on women's health.
- Improved education around specific diseases affecting women.
- Enhanced early diagnosis through better screening programs.
Addressing these challenges could notably enhance both public well-being and economic growth by providing equal access to effective care across genders.
How to Close the Gender Health Gap
Sexism within health systems means that women get worse and delayed treatment. The UK has proposed a plan that could solve this issue—experts weigh in on how to do it best.
Anna Byrne
