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The Hologic Global Women’s Health Index should serve as a global wake up call. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals won't be achieved without rapidly improving conditions for women – the cornerstone of families, societies and economies. On this #InternationalWomensDay, we encourage everyone to support ongoing investments in better health for women and girls, to accelerate progress for all. Read more about the findings and how you can help improve women’s health: WomensHealthIndex.com #InvestInWomen #womenshealth

🌍✨ Exciting news from the recent World Economic Forum report published early this year! "Closing the Women’s Health Gap: A $1 Trillion Opportunity to Improve Lives and Economies" reveals transformative insights into enhancing global health and economic prosperity by addressing women's health disparities. 🚺💪 🔑 Key Takeaways: • Economic Impact: Narrowing the health gap could inject at least $1 trillion annually into the global economy by improving women's health and productivity. • Research and Innovation: Advancements in women-centric research and care can prevent up to 24 million life years lost due to disability, underscoring the need for targeted investments in women’s health. • Data Integrity: Addressing data gaps that underestimate women's health burdens can lead to better healthcare outcomes and more informed investment decisions. • Inclusive Health Policies: Implementing gender-responsive health policies and care delivery systems can significantly reduce health disparities. 🤝 This collaborative effort, involving the McKinsey Health Institute, calls on leaders across sectors to recognize and act on the substantial economic and social benefits of closing the women's health gap. A huge thanks to Lucy Perez of McKinsey & Company and Shyam Bishen, Ph.D., MS, MBA from the World Economic Forum for leading this vital research. Your dedication is paving the way for a healthier, more equitable world. 🌟 Let's all support this critical cause and push for systemic change in global health policy! #WomensHealth #EconomicGrowth #HealthEquity #DEI

❓ 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

When it comes to access to health for women, the climate crisis is a key factor. In her article featured in Healthcare World (BW Businessworld), Dr Anuja Tripathi (Dr. Anuja T.) highlights that, "In a world already marred by inequalities, the climate crisis exacerbates disparities in maternal health outcomes. Climate crisis affects women’s health through a multitude of mechanisms including extreme heat, poor air quality, and extreme weather events and these factors have a pivotal role in not only impacting their health outcomes but also subduing their access to timely health care services." As we ramp up to International Women's Day, it is imperative we reaffirm our dedication to protecting maternal health in the face of the growing challenges posed by climate change. Read the full article here! https://lnkd.in/gt87KgmV #internationalwomensday #ClimateAction #ClimateandHealth #maternalhealth

This #IWD2024, let's shed light on a crucial disparity: while women typically live longer than men, they spend an average of 25 percent more of their lives in poor health. The recent report from World Economic Forum, in collaboration with McKinsey Health Institute, underscores the importance of addressing the women’s health gap. By improving women’s health, we can empower the world’s 3.9 billion women to lead healthier lives and boost the global economy by more than $1 trillion annually. Discover the 5 key strategies to bridge the gap at https://lnkd.in/d38nHbQQ. #FutureofAsia #FoA #WomensHealth #HealthEquity #GenderEquality #CloseTheWomensHealthGap

This #IWD2024, let's shed light on a crucial disparity: while women typically live longer than men, they spend an average of 25 percent more of their lives in poor health. The recent report from World Economic Forum, in collaboration with McKinsey Health Institute, underscores the importance of addressing the women’s health gap. By improving women’s health, we can empower the world’s 3.9 billion women to lead healthier lives and boost the global economy by more than $1 trillion annually. Discover the 5 key strategies to bridge the gap at https://lnkd.in/dj9ZPnBw. #FutureofAsia #FoA #WomensHealth #HealthEquity #GenderEquality #CloseTheWomensHealthGap

World Economic Forum and McKinsey Health Institute presented a report in January 2024 at Davos that comprehensively explored and quantified health inequities faced by women: 🔦 While women on average live longer than men, they spend 25% of their lives in poor health thus creating a "women's health gap." 🔎 This gap equates to an annual loss of 75 million years of life due to health issues or premature death. 💡 Closing this gap would benefit 3.9 billion women and potentially boost global economy by $1 trillion by 2040! 🔆 More (statistically) compelling reasons to invest in women's health!! 📚 This interesting report can be accessed using this link https://lnkd.in/gwGZHX4h There's also a webinar tomorrow that will explore this topic in detail. Do attend if you can!

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

"𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐚𝐩: 𝐀 $1 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬" 📊💡 World Economic Forum "𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲" 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 25% 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, highlighting a significant health disparity.🔥Important Highlights You Can't Afford to Miss Today 💪💼 💡 Societal Impact: Despite societal strides in longevity, women's health burdens have profound implications, impacting not only individual lives but also broader societal well-being. 💰 Economic Opportunity: The World Economic Forum and McKinsey Health Institute emphasize a $1 trillion opportunity in improving women's health, highlighting the economic benefits of addressing this gap. 🌐 Initiative Launch: This report is part of the Forum's Women’s Health Initiative, showcasing a concerted effort to address and rectify the disparities in women's health. 📈 Data Insights: The report provides valuable insights into the specific health challenges faced by women, serving as a crucial resource for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and advocates. 🏥 Policy Implications: Understanding the extent and impact of the women's health gap can inform targeted policy interventions aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing disparities. 🚀 Call to Action: With the release of this report, there's a clarion call for collaborative efforts from governments, businesses, and civil society to prioritize and invest in closing the women's health gap for a healthier, more equitable future. 🌟 Track the Trend: Stay ahead of the curve and explore the possibilities, follow me on Linkedin.com/in/psmahesh ⛷❄🏂🌄 "Credits: 🌟 All write-up is done by me(P.S.Mahesh) after indepth research. All rights and credits for the video/visual presented are reserved for their respective owners. 📚

"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/eYvfb-fv   #CloseTheWomensHealthGap