The Commonwealth Fund’s Post

A new study by the Commonwealth Fund uncovers concerning disparities in women's health outcomes between the U.S. and other high-income nations. Despite its global wealth, the U.S. significantly lags in women's life expectancy, healthcare access, and overall health outcomes. Alarming trends include the highest rate of avoidable deaths among women and notable racial/ethnic disparities, particularly impacting Black and Hispanic communities. Being the sole country without universal health coverage in the study, these findings prompt critical reflections on the effectiveness of the U.S. healthcare system in advancing women's well-being. Link to the study: https://lnkd.in/eJwQqXy6

#WholePerson health for Women is abysmal, and especially in the US. TY The Commonwealth Fund for this latest issue brief! Mortality: As of 2022, women had the lowest life expectancy of 80 years vs. women in other high-income countries. Women also had the highest rate of avoidable deaths (270 per 100,000). Health status: Women are more likely to take multiple prescriptions regularly, and have among the highest rates of mental health and social needs vs. women in other countries. Access to care: The U.S. is the only nation in the analysis where a high percentage of women are uninsured. Women in the U.S. have among the lowest rates of access to a regular doctor or place of care and highest rates of unnecessary ED visits. Black women are more likely to visit ERs for unnecessary care than white women. Affordability of care: Women have among the highest rates of skipping or delaying needed care because of the cost and having medical bill problems. FIX THIS! #WomensHealthOutcomes #CommonwealthFund #AccesstoCare #EDOverutilization #CostsOfCare #PopulationHealth Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies Cara English, DBH Dr. Allison Earl, DBH, LPC-S Dr. Ronke Komolafe, DBH, MBA Dr. Ulysses Grant Baldwin, Jr. Daniel Dawes RISE CMSA UGH! 😳

Mortality: As of 2022, women in the U.S. had the lowest life expectancy of 80 years compared to women in other high-income countries. As of 2021, women in the U.S. had the highest rate of avoidable deaths (270 per 100,000). Access to care: The U.S. is the only nation in the analysis where a considerable percentage of women are uninsured. Women in the U.S. have among the lowest rates of access to a regular doctor or place of care and among the highest rates of unnecessary emergency room visits. Black women are more likely to visit ERs for unnecessary care than white women. Affordability of care: Women in the U.S. have among the highest rates, and in some cases the highest rate, of skipping or delaying needed care because of the cost and having medical bill problems. Health status: Women in the U.S. are more likely to take multiple prescriptions regularly, and they have among the highest rates of mental health needs and social needs compared to women in other countries. https://lnkd.in/g9ZjbybQ

Exciting times ahead for women's health policy! From the research-focused White House initiative to the awareness- and access- focused NHS 10-year women's health strategy, we are witnessing a remarkable shift in the policy landscape poised to address the most challenging issues in women's health, propelling accelerated and positive change in the field. #womenshealth #policy

🔎We need a much greater focus on women’s health and research!   ♀️Incredibly, medical research, care, and investment still default to the male body. The majority of the global women’s health burden is caused by conditions that affect women differently or disproportionately, per a new analysis by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the McKinsey & Company Health Institute.     ⚕️Shockingly, medical research, care, and investment still predominantly focus on the male body. The majority of the global women's health burden is caused by conditions that affect women differently or disproportionately.   😲 Consider these alarming statistics: 🔸Women, on average, live six years longer than men but spend about 25% more time in poor health, with nearly two-thirds of it occurring during their working years. 🔸Approximately 56% of women's health burdens stem from conditions that affect them conditions that affect women differently or disproportionately, 🔸Closing the women's health gap could generate nearly $295 billion in annual incremental GDP in the United States by 2040. 🔸Due to the lack of clinical studies on women, females report serious adverse events from approved medicines 52% more frequently than men, with serious or fatal events occurring 36% more frequently. 🔸Women often encounter barriers, stigma, and bias in healthcare, resulting in them being less likely to receive appropriate interventions for their health conditions.   🏥It's evident that we require a healthcare system that is more equitable, accessible, and specifically tailored to address the biology and needs of women. Through investment in women's health and closing the existing gaps, we not only improve individual lives but also unlock significant economic potential globally.   https://lnkd.in/gMc-cKDE #WomensHealth #WomensResearch #WomensHealthcare #Menopause #MenopauseHealth  #EmpoweringWomen 

🔎We need a much greater focus on women’s health and research!   ♀️Incredibly, medical research, care, and investment still default to the male body. The majority of the global women’s health burden is caused by conditions that affect women differently or disproportionately, per a new analysis by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the McKinsey & Company Health Institute.     ⚕️Shockingly, medical research, care, and investment still predominantly focus on the male body. The majority of the global women's health burden is caused by conditions that affect women differently or disproportionately.   😲 Consider these alarming statistics: 🔸Women, on average, live six years longer than men but spend about 25% more time in poor health, with nearly two-thirds of it occurring during their working years. 🔸Approximately 56% of women's health burdens stem from conditions that affect them conditions that affect women differently or disproportionately, 🔸Closing the women's health gap could generate nearly $295 billion in annual incremental GDP in the United States by 2040. 🔸Due to the lack of clinical studies on women, females report serious adverse events from approved medicines 52% more frequently than men, with serious or fatal events occurring 36% more frequently. 🔸Women often encounter barriers, stigma, and bias in healthcare, resulting in them being less likely to receive appropriate interventions for their health conditions.   🏥It's evident that we require a healthcare system that is more equitable, accessible, and specifically tailored to address the biology and needs of women. Through investment in women's health and closing the existing gaps, we not only improve individual lives but also unlock significant economic potential globally.   https://lnkd.in/gMc-cKDE #WomensHealth #WomensResearch #WomensHealthcare #Menopause #MenopauseHealth  #EmpoweringWomen 

This report “Women's Voices in Health” provides valuable insights into the current state of women's health. An informative report on the challenges and opportunities related to women's health: https://lnkd.in/d5nMUxph Here are some key takeaways: Women face significant challenges in accessing quality healthcare, including a lack of comprehensive health education, a need for personalized and evidence-based care, and difficulty navigating the healthcare system. Women desire a holistic approach to healthcare that considers their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. They also want preventative and proactive care strategies. There are several opportunities to improve women's health outcomes, including developing integrated care models, promoting personalized and preventative care, empowering women, and advocating for policy changes. The report also offers specific recommendations for healthcare providers, policymakers, and community organizations. A big shoutout to Mojgan Payombar for this insightful report. It provides valuable insights into the current state of women's health. By sharing these findings and recommendations, you can contribute to a future where all women have access to the care they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives. #womenshealth #healthreport #holistichealth #preventivecare #personalizedcare #insights #healthcareproviders #health #healtheducation #healthcaresystem

Women’s contribution to healthcare constitutes nearly 5% of global GDP, but nearly half is unpaid and unrecognized. A major new Commission on women and health has found that women are contributing around $3 trillion to global health care, but nearly half of this (2.35% of global GDP) is unpaid and unrecognized. “Too often, women’s health is essentially equated to maternal and reproductive health. However, the evidence outlined by this Commission overturns this conventional interpretation, and we urge the global health community and policymakers worldwide to embrace a more holistic — and realistic — understanding of women and health. It’s time to acknowledge women’s comprehensive health needs throughout their lives, and their productive contributions to health care and society as a whole, as well as their similarly important roles as mothers and homemakers.” - Professor Ana Langer, head of the Women and Health Initiative at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston. Rachna Chhachhi RachnaRestores®️ Kindness Practice Foundation To read the complete article, click on the link below. https://lnkd.in/d4uHxYTH For more such articles on mental health and well-being, don’t forget to follow us. #unhurry #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #health #woman #women #womenshealth #womensmentalhealth #womenempowerment #globalhealth #healthcare #womensday #womensday2024 #womensdayspecial

Healthy women are the cornerstone of robust and prosperous societies and economies. Despite this, women’s health issues have historically been under-researched, underfunded and undervalued. The World Economic Forum’s Global Alliance for Women’s Health is a trusted global, multisector platform that presents a tremendous opportunity to mobilise multi-stakeholder commitments towards closing the women’s health gap. This International Women’s Day, eight Alliance board members share their views on some of the most neglected or deprioritized aspects of women’s health and explain how the Alliance can help address them. #IWD2024 #InvestInWomen World Economic Forum Anita Zaidi, UNICEF, Nísia Trindade Lima, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Shyam Bishen, Ph.D., MS, MBA, Ministry of Health, Kenya, Siemens Healthineers, National Academy of Medicine Lizz Ntonjira Dhwani Nagpal, Amira Ghouaibi Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ebqQtSBn

🔍Continuing the spotlight on the morbidity-mortality paradox, the White House announced yesterday a $100 million federal investment into research and development for women's health. As context, the McKinsey Health Institute recently reported on the stark landscape of women's health. Let's unpack the numbers: ● 47% of women's global health burden arises from conditions that disproportionately affect women and are non-reproductive issues, such as depression and autoimmune diseases. ● Women experience delayed diagnoses compared to men, with one Denmark study citing up to 4.5 years longer for conditions like diabetes and 2.5 years longer for cancer. ● Viagra worldwide sales hit a record $2.1 billion in 2012. Women-specific conditions such as endometriosis and menopause have similar prevalence and high unmet need → enormous economic potential ● Addressing the gap in women's health research could boost the global economy by $1 trillion annually by 2040. This fund and venture/PE investments in women's and digital health signal a welcomed shift to more equitable healthcare. The tide is turning. 📈 https://lnkd.in/gC8attA7 #DigitalHealth #FemTech #HealthEquity #WomensHealth