The gender health gap refers to long-term differences in how healthcare is provided to and experienced by women compared to men. It's caused by a historical underrepresentation of women in medical research and bias in healthcare. As a result, women face poorer health outcomes, less access to appropriate care, and lower-quality medical treatment.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/news-and-features/breaking-down-the-gender-health-gap