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Breaking the Silence on Women's Health for World Health Day As the world celebrates World Health Day, it's crucial to shed light on health issues that often remain shrouded in silence, particularly those affecting women. As an endometriosis doctor, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact this condition can have on women's lives. Endometriosis, often overlooked and misunderstood, is a chronic and debilitating condition that affects millions of women worldwide. Despite its prevalence and severity, endometriosis is frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed, with women enduring years of suffering before receiving a proper diagnosis and treatment. This delay not only exacerbates physical pain but also takes a toll on mental health and quality of life. One of the biggest challenges in managing endometriosis is the lack of awareness and understanding surrounding the condition. Many women dismiss their symptoms as "normal" menstrual pain, while healthcare providers may not recognize the signs or attribute them to other causes. This highlights the urgent need for education and advocacy to ensure that women receive timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment. On this World Health Day, it's imperative to recognize that women's health is not a luxury but a fundamental human right. Every woman deserves access to comprehensive healthcare that addresses her unique needs and concerns. This includes raising awareness about conditions like endometriosis and ensuring that healthcare providers are equipped with the knowledge and resources to provide timely and effective care. As an endometriosis doctor, I am committed to advancing research, improving diagnosis and treatment options, and advocating for better healthcare policies that prioritize women's health. But I cannot do it alone. It takes a collective effort from policymakers, healthcare providers, researchers, and the community at large to ensure that every woman has the opportunity to live a healthy and "My health, my right" should not be just a slogan but a reality for women everywhere. #worldhealthday #doctor #womenhealth

The Women's Health Gap: A Call to Action The staggering women's health gap results in 75 million years of life lost annually due to poor health or premature death. Closing this gap could profoundly impact the lives of the 3.9 billion women worldwide. What Closing the Gap Means: - Seven extra healthy days each year - An average of 500 additional healthy days over a lifetime - Improving the diagnosis and treatment of menopause for women from 2 out of 10 to anything better! In 2020, only 1% of healthcare research and innovation was invested in female-specific conditions beyond oncology, according to McKinsey. #WomensHealth #GenderDisparities #HealthcareResearch https://lnkd.in/geKksyv2

Loneliness is a heavily stigmatized condition. This leads to concerns among researchers that survey respondents may not answer truthfully when they are asked directly whether they are lonely. In this study, Jack Lam, Cecilia Potente, PhD and I tested whether such concerns are justified. We fielded an experiment among 2,553 people aged 50+ who participate in the LISS panel and compared the prevalence of frequent loneliness as estimated using a direct question with the prevalence estimated using the list experiment method. We show that the estimated prevalence is much higher when using the latter method, which is specifically designed to unobtrusively collect information on sensitive topics. This suggests that survey respondents may indeed underreport loneliness when asked directly. Our results do not allow us to be conclusive, however, that loneliness estimates are biased downward when a direct question is used. Replications are needed to gain more precise insights into the extent to which direct, single-item loneliness measures are prone to downward reporting bias. The study, including links to the experiment's preregistration, replication code and data, is now published open access in the European Journal of Ageing. https://lnkd.in/eNSchyvp Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (ESHPM) Centerdata

On average, women live around 1,606 more days than men do. Yet women spend 25% more time in poor health than men. What are the reasons for this gap in #womenshealthcare? Here are three quick findings from McKinsey's study: 1️⃣ The biggest gaps in efficacy and care delivery are in cardiovascular diseases and cancer. 2️⃣ The total potential gross domestic product (GDP) impact of closing this gap in women's healthcare is $1 trillion. 3️⃣ Lack of innovation in women's healthcare contributes approximately 22% to the healthcare gap. Get more insights in the McKinsey Health Institute's interactive analysis below.

Women’s Health Month is observed annually in May. It was the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (N.C.C.C.) that recognized each May as Women’s Health Month. The observation officially kicks off every year with National Women’s Health Week. This is also an annual observance pioneered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health. The goal of the holiday is to empower women in such a way that they can make health a priority. It also equips women with the knowledge to help other women on their journeys to improve their health. With the efforts of individuals and healthcare workers, every woman can live a healthy and happy life. Ad ends in 8s 0 seconds of 15 secondsVolume 0%   HISTORY OF WOMEN'S HEALTH MONTH The celebrations for Women’s Health Month were started by the U.S. Department of Health. Caught in the rigorous demands of work and family, women often forego an active lifestyle and a healthy diet to keep up with these demands. However, the consequences of neglecting health can be dire. When women fail to take care of their health, hereditary illnesses may afflict them sooner and with more severity. A sedentary lifestyle may also result in illnesses that can be avoided with a good lifestyle. With a growing focus on personal health, it is extremely important for all women and girls, especially those with underlying health conditions like hypertension, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, and women 65 years and older, to take care of their health. Taking care of yourself and your loved ones should always be a top priority. Women’s Health Care Month makes the mission easy by setting up health camps, promoting specialized care, and raising awareness of the various ways a woman can improve her health. During Women’s Health Care Month get in touch with your doctors for a full-body medical check-up and the steps you need to take to treat an ailment. Timely medical intervention will not only save your health from deteriorating further but also detect illnesses that you may have overlooked. This is also the month to pledge to take better care of yourself and live the healthy, active life that you have always dreamt of!

Health Desparities Between Men and Women An interesting statistic in the editorial by Professor Roger Kirby the Editor-in-Chief of Trends in Urology and Men's Health just published. In the UK one man in five dies before he reaches the age of 65 years. More than two in five die before they are 75 years old. Many of these premature deaths reflect the fact that three-quarters of cardiovascular mortality occurs among men. Men also have around a one third greater mortality from cancer than women. Four out of five deaths from suicide occur in men … which is now the greatest cause of mortality in males under the age of 35 years. Increasing drug and alcohol abuse is impacting negatively on men … their families and wider society. The COVID-19 pandemic has added a further twist to gender health inequality. Although women are more likely to contract COVID-19 … men are more liable to fall seriously ill as a result of the infection. Globally around four million men have died from COVID-19-related illness compared with 2.9 million women. In the UK there have been an estimated 86 000 deaths in men … compared with 69 000 in women. Why this disparity remains unclear … may be immunological differences between men and women play a role or lifestyle and behavioural factors such as travelling to work … mask wearing … vaccination uptake as well as reluctance to seek medical advice will have played a role. Man does not control his own fate. May be the women in his life do that for him ☺️ https://lnkd.in/d_tqH9bS

This article from the World Economic Forum and McKinsey Health Institute address woman’s health gap. Heart attacks, endometriosis, autism, and autoimmune diseases are four underdiagnosed conditions in women that highlight the issue of systemic underdiagnosis and treatment disparities. Addressing this gap could add millions of healthy years to women's lives and provide a significant economic boost. #women #health https://lnkd.in/eC6Wgtah

I’ve been talking to many women lately regarding their health and wellbeing. One thing consistently stands out: constant fatigue and tiredness. Much of this has to do with iron deficiency or anemia, conditions that haven’t been discussed widely enough. Anemia is a global health challenge affecting millions worldwide. Women, particularly those of reproductive age, are especially vulnerable due to factors like iron deficiency, poor diet, and socio-cultural constraints. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝟑𝟏.𝟐% 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚, a condition characterized by reduced levels of red blood cells or hemoglobin, essential for oxygen transport. 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭-𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬:Women suffering from anemia may experience persistent tiredness, dizziness, and shortness of breath, making daily tasks and responsibilities more challenging. The immediate impact includes decreased productivity, impaired concentration, and, in some cases, complications during pregnancy such as increased risk of infections and fatigue. 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬: If left untreated, iron deficiency and anemia can lead to severe health issues, including heart problems, weakened immune function, and cognitive impairments. For pregnant women, the risks extend to adverse outcomes like preterm birth and low birth weight, significantly affecting both mother and child's future health. Addressing anemia in women demands a unified strategy that merges health education, accessible care, and collaborative efforts across governments, healthcare systems, and global agencies. Ensuring affordable healthcare, addressing menstrual health stigma, and making aware of dietary risks are essential.