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The World Health Organization (WHO) has defined health as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." [1] Identified by the 2012 World Development Report as one of two key human capital endowments, health can influence an individual's ability to reach his or her full potential in society. [2]
Another aspect to look at, is the representation that is seen in the medical education system. The medical education system teaches in the aspect that every patient is a 75-kilogram, white male. Throughout textbook, research, etc. the chances of the patient being a female, especially one of color, is very low.
Pro-Publica and NPR published a story about racial disparities in maternal mortality and the birth experience of Dr. Shalon Irving, a CDC epidemiologist studying how structural inequality influences health. Although many women still face gender bias in their experiences with the healthcare system, progress has been made towards a fairer system.
Age, sex and gender, race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and digital literacy are among the determinants of health equity, defined by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as ...
Improvements in health care access have mostly benefited wealthier women and members of ethnic groups with better access to care, the fund said. ... "They’re tainted by gender inequality, by ...
Gender inequality weakens women in many areas such as health, education, and business life. [1] Studies show the different experiences of genders across many domains including education, life expectancy, personality, interests, family life, careers, and political affiliation. Gender inequality is experienced differently across different cultures.
Gender inequality is still seen in health care, in cases of women seeking emergency room care for serious conditions such as stroke and heart attacks they are 33% more likely to receive a misdiagnosis in comparison to men. On top of receiving incorrect treatment, when seeking treatment for autoimmune disorders which affect more women than men.
In addition to race, healthcare inequality also manifests across gender lines. Though women tend to live longer than men, they tend to report poorer health status, more disabilities as they age, and tend to be higher utilizers of the healthcare system. [24] Healthcare disparities often put women at a disadvantage.