health-gender-disparities3.34 min read "Closing the Gender Health Gap: Prioritizing Women's Healthcare"
The gender health gap is often misunderstood and attributed to biological differences without considering social determinants of health. Research into the impact of sexism and other social factors on health is crucial, and understanding the context of health conditions is essential. Sarah Richardson's GenderSci Lab at Harvard University has made significant progress in breaking down gender health disparities and challenging pseudoscientific assumptions, particularly during the pandemic. It's important to consider social circumstances and individual complexity in health research to address the gender health gap effectively.
1 year ago•Source: WIRED
