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Close Health Gap: A $1T Opportunity Despite women living longer than men, they spend 25% more of their lives struggling with health problems - an average of nine years. A startling revelation was the economic potential of addressing this gap. It could add a staggering $1 trillion to the global economy by 2040. This isn't simply a numerical figure; it represents an opportunity to transform lives and make a massive societal contribution. Now, more than ever, we must put women's health at the forefront. The need for increased funding, extensive research, and significant policy changes is evident. Improving women's health isn't merely about women; it's about our society's overall well-being. I urge my network to take action, working towards a world where 'people first' isn't merely a slogan, but a reality. Source: '#WEF Closing the Women's Health Gap: A $1 Trillion Opportunity to Improve Lives and Economies'. https://lnkd.in/g9t8qwDG

❓ Did you know that despite living longer, women spend 25% more of their lives in poor health? The World Economic Forum and McKinsey Health Institute released an insight report earlier this year as part of the Forum's Women’s Health Initiative exploring this topic! 🔍 The report dives deep into the root causes of the women’s health gap, tackling science, data, care delivery, and investment. 💰 And here's the kicker: Addressing the women’s health gap could boost the global economy by $1 trillion annually by 2040. Investing in women's health isn't just about equity, it's a chance to supercharge workforce participation and vitality. From new financing models to women-centric research and inclusive health policies, there's a roadmap for change. It's time to invest, innovate, and uplift! Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/edNrCEqm #InternationalWomensDay #CloseTheWomensHealthGap #WomensHealth #HealthEquity #InvestInWomen #IWD2024

Level up, world! Investing in women’s health isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a win-win for everyone. A recent article by the World Economic Forum shows that when women are healthy, it benefits individuals, families, communities, organizations, and even the global economy. • Reducing the women’s health gap improves lives and can potentially unlock a $ 1 trillion GDP opportunity annually by 2040! • While women live longer than men, they spend 25% more of their lives in poorer health, grappling with a higher share of debilitating conditions. • Women often confront barriers, stigma and bias in healthcare systems designed and managed by men, leading to a lower likelihood of receiving equal interventions for a given disease. So, how can we tackle this? • Health stakeholders should systematically collect and analyse sex-, ethnicity- and gender-specific data for a more accurate representation of the women’s health burden and the impact of interventions. • In all organisations, leaders can establish business policies that support women’s health at work. Source: World Economic Forum and the McKinsey Health Institute Curated by: Saranyaa Ramesh #womenshealth #health #women #data

Amplifying the opportunity 🗣️ Calling all women's health organizations! Melinda French Gates and Pivotal Ventures launched Action for Women’s Health, a $250M open call to improve women's health globally. Read on to learn how to apply Lever for Change #socialimpact #womenshealth #actionforwomenshealth

As we near International Women's Day on Friday, a new report confirms why tackling the disparities in men and women's healthcare is not only good for women but also the economy. The report addresses the root causes of the women’s health gap (focused on science, data, care delivery and investment) and charts a number of ways forward to close this gap – from incentivizing new financing models to investing in women-centric research and implementing more inclusive health policies. Addressing the women’s health gap could potentially boost the global economy by at least $1 trillion annually by 2040. Investing in women's health – which is more than just sexual or reproductive health – is therefore not only a matter of health equity, but a chance to help women have expanded workforce participation. Most importantly, it would help them live healthier lives. https://lnkd.in/dBtmfDmq

"Despite living longer than men, women, on average, spend 25% more of their lives in poor health. Much of this disparity can be attributed to the way science and healthcare have, for much of history, treated women as though they are small men. They are not."   Building on the McKinsey Health Institute’s report in collaboration with the World Economic Forum earlier this year, MHI's Lucy Perez and Megan Greenfield, Ph.D. explore the causes of, and actions needed to close the women's health gap in Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative’s Social Impact Review. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/e58kPpmh   #CloseTheWomensHealthGap

"Despite living longer than men, women, on average, spend 25% more of their lives in poor health. Much of this disparity can be attributed to the way science and healthcare have, for much of history, treated women as though they are small men. They are not."   Building on the McKinsey Health Institute’s report in collaboration with the World Economic Forum earlier this year, MHI's Lucy Perez and Megan Greenfield, Ph.D. explore the causes of, and actions needed to close the women's health gap in Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative’s Social Impact Review. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eSKeUUfu   #CloseTheWomensHealthGap

"Despite living longer than men, women, on average, spend 25% more of their lives in poor health. Much of this disparity can be attributed to the way science and healthcare have, for much of history, treated women as though they are small men. They are not."   Building on the McKinsey Health Institute’s report in collaboration with the World Economic Forum earlier this year, MHI's Lucy Perez and Megan Greenfield, Ph.D. explore the causes of, and actions needed to close the women's health gap in Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative’s Social Impact Review. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eaW7bWWE   #CloseTheWomensHealthGap

🚺🌐 Bridging the gap: A conversation on women's health I want to raise awareness for🌐🚺   The McKinsey Health Institute, in collaboration with Women in Global Health, is set to host a session during the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva.   Join for an insightful dialogue aimed at bridging the public and private sectors to address the pressing issue of the women's health gap.   Women's health leaders from various sectors will come together for an actionable conversation on which steps can be taken to foster multistakeholder collaboration across the public, private, and social sectors, working towards closing the gap in women's health outcomes.   McKinsey studies found a $1 trillion economic opportunity that, if harnessed, could unlock up to 75 million years of higher quality life for women (or 7 days annually per woman on average) from closing this health gap.   Together, we can close the gap and create a healthier, more equitable world for all. 🌍   💡 Bridging the public and private sector to close the women’s health gap 📆 May 29, 2024 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eRpEKrZx   #WomenHealth #WHA77 #GlobalHealth #CloseTheWomensHealthGap

🚺🌐 Bridging the gap: A conversation on women's health I want to raise awareness for🌐🚺 The @McKinsey Health Institute, in collaboration with @Women in Global Health, is set to host a session during the 77th World Health Assembly. Join for an insightful dialogue aimed at bridging the public and private sectors to address the pressing issue of the women's health gap. Women's health leaders from various sectors will come together for an actionable conversation on which steps can be taken to foster multistakeholder collaboration across the public, private, and social sectors, working towards closing the gap in women's health outcomes. McKinsey studies found a $1 trillion economic opportunity that, if harnessed, could unlock up to 75 million years of higher quality life for women (or 7 days annually per woman on average) from closing this health gap. Together, we can close the gap and create a healthier, more equitable world for all. 🌍 💡 Bridging the public and private sector to close the women’s health gap 📆 May 29, 2024 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eRpEKrZx #WomenInHealth #WHA77 #GlobalHealth