Women’s Health Research Gaps Prompt Calls For Change
Health experts note women are largely studied under male protocols. Sally Rynne, founder of the U S hospital based women’s health center, cites scarce data on how illness and treatment affect women. Despite higher healthcare spending by women, funding for female focused studies lags behind male research, with calls for more inclusive trials and governance across agencies.
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