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March brings us #InternationalWomensDay and a cause close to my heart #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth because I am #1in10 🙋♀️ For anyone that has read the Book 'Invisible Women' by Caroline Criado Perez the following extract will be familiar: "For millennia, medicine has functioned on the assumption that male bodies can represent humanity as a whole. As a result, we have a huge historical data gap when it comes to female bodies, and this is a data gap that is continuing to grow as researchers carry on ignoring the pressing ethical need to include female cells... in their research. That this is still going on in the twenty-first century is a scandal. It should be the subject of newspaper headlines worldwide. Women are dying, and the medical world is complicit. It needs to wake up." The results of the recent survey by Endometriosis UK "Dismissed, ignored and belittled, The long road to endometriosis diagnosis in the UK" show that diagnosis times in the UK have significantly worsened over the last 3 years, increasing to an average of 8 years and 10 months, an increase of 10 months since 2020. Endometriosis is a long-term, chronic pain condition affecting 1 in 10 women and those assigned female at birth. That’s over 1.5 million in the UK, predominately of working age. With an average time to diagnosis of 8 years and a cost of £8.2 billion per year to the UK economy in terms of lost work, treatment and healthcare costs, the potential impact on work and employment is clear. Sign up to be an Endometriosis Friendly Employer and demonstrate your commitment to supporting employees who are affected by endometriosis and menstrual health conditions. #WomensHealth #EndoWarrior #WellbeingAtWork

Why more people should care about woman's health 🤷♀️ If your first thought when hearing the term 'women's health' is still the fitness & lifestyle magazine, it might be time for you to delve deeper into the subject. Luckily, there is this report by the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with McKinsey Health Institute, which describes the global women's health gap, its main causes (including the fact that the study of human biology defaults to the male body), and potential ways to close the gap. The term 'woman's health' used in this report refers to biological conditions and general health conditions that often affect women uniquely, differently, or disproportionately, and includes more than just sexual and reproductive health. Think about conditions such as menopause, premenstrual syndrome, migraine, depression and ovarian cancer. Just so you know there is more than the magazine (which may also be worth the read though). The good news in all of this: women's health is a huge market segment🚀, because believe it or not, roughly 50% of the world’s population is female, and the health gap is a very real thing. Contact me for all regulatory questions regarding #medicaldevices #femtech #medtech and #womanshealth.

Closing the Cardiovascular-Disease Gap: A Path to Healthier Women and a Stronger Economy At Visana, we're dedicated to improving women's health at every life stage, and the latest insights from the McKinsey Health Institute highlight a crucial area where we can make a significant impact: cardiovascular disease (CVD). Key Findings: - 1.6 Million Years of Life: Closing the CVD gap between men and women could help women regain 1.6 million years of life lost to poor health and early death. - Economic Boost: Addressing heart health in women could boost the US economy by $28 billion annually by 2040. - Leading Cause of Death: CVD is the leading cause of death for women, yet disparities in care and research persist. - Racial Disparities: In the US, Black women face higher prevalence and morbidity from CVD than non-Black women. Our Commitment: Visana is committed to addressing these disparities by providing sex- and gender-appropriate cardiac care and research. By focusing on prevention, individualized treatment, and public awareness, we can improve cardiovascular outcomes and overall health for women. #WomensHealth #CardiovascularHealth #HealthcareInnovation #VisanaHealth #HeartHealth #EconomicImpact #HealthEquity #WomensWellness Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e4UxhWNF

Women are not just smaller men. We need to stop applying the research results only done on men to women's health—especially with population aging, we can't keep using the unisex lens (and let's face it, those are men's shirts we've all been wearing for years). The bottom line is that health research involving women is woefully underfunded and under studied. We desperately need more research in this area, especially about illnesses that increase with age and that disproportionately impact women. #womenatwork #womenshealth #midlifewomen #womenshealthresearch

Did you know cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women in the US? The Critical State of Women's Heart Health in the US: A Path to Improved Outcomes 💔👩⚕️ Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women in the US, affecting over 60 million women today. This gap in heart health between men and women not only impacts individual lives but also has significant economic implications. Closing this gap could regain 1.6 million years of life lost due to poor health and early death and boost the US economy by $28 billion annually by 2040. 📈💪 Here are some key takeaways from the latest McKinsey Health Institute report: 1️⃣ Disparities in Care: 🚑 Women are more likely than men to die from a heart attack and to develop heart failure within five years post-discharge. ⚖️ CVD accounts for over a third of the health gap between US men and women. 2️⃣ Unique Challenges for Women of Colour: 🏥 Black women have a higher prevalence of and morbidity from CVD compared to non-Black women. 📊 The incidence of preeclampsia is 60% higher in Black women than in White women. 3️⃣ Impact of Life Stages: 🤰 Pregnancy and menopause significantly impact cardiovascular health, with pregnancy-related hypertensive disorders increasing long-term CVD risk. 🌸 Oestrogen levels during menopause play a critical role in cardiovascular health. 4️⃣ Research Gaps: 🔬 Women are underrepresented in clinical trials, leading to less optimised treatment protocols. 🧬 There is a need for sex-specific research to develop better diagnostic and treatment methods. 5️⃣ Economic Impact: 🏢 Addressing women’s heart health can reduce employer costs related to absenteeism. 💵 Investing in women’s health can also drive significant economic benefits. Improving women’s heart health requires a multi-faceted approach including better research, tailored healthcare delivery and increased public awareness. By addressing these gaps, we can not only save lives but also create a healthier, more productive society. 🌍❤️ 👉 Let's work together to improve women's heart health and create a healthier future for all. PS: Repost this to raise awareness about the critical state of women’s heart health. Thank you! ♻️ #WomensHealth #HeartHealth #CardiovascularDisease  #HealthEquity #HealthcareAdvocacy McKinsey report on ‘The state of US women’s heart health: A path to improved health and financial outcomes’ is available here:  https://lnkd.in/eCdKTAFx

Another critical (literally) way that womens health is put at risk by a lack of understanding about female life cycles and health. We know there’s a lack of investment and understanding in sport science and medicine but even in life critical areas of medical treatment women are being put at risk. Now there’s a growing body of evidence to show why. It’s worth reading this report to understand why we are not looking after women’s heart health and how changing the approach to heart - and brain - health can have a huge impact on lives, the economy, wealth and family prosperity. The report sets out why a one-size-fits-all mentality for cardiovascular disease remains throughout the healthcare delivery ecosystem in US. Research there revealed that only 22 percent of physicians and 42 percent of cardiologists felt extremely well prepared to adequately assess CVD specific to women. There is still so much inequality between the sexes not only in sport science but in basic healthcare needs.

AccendoWave - A Pain #Data Company By now, it’s surely no secret that women are more likely to be misdiagnosed or dismissed by medical professionals than men. According to the Women’s Health Strategy for England in November 2022, 84 per cent of women have felt a doctor wasn’t listening to their concerns, while 57 per cent feel they have been given the wrong diagnosis. A report by the men’s health platform Manual found that Britain has the 12th-highest female gender health gap in the world thanks to “the misdiagnosis of women’s symptoms”. In its league table of the top 66 countries with a male health gap, the UK didn’t feature. Part of the problem, say the experts, is a health system that was built by and for men, meaning that less #research has been done on #women’s bodies. But there’s also, they say, a lingering element of #bias.  https://lnkd.in/gCMVwMFq

Women’s healthcare has been neglected for decades. McKinsey research dispels some of the myths about #womenhealth and suggests ways to significantly improve health outcomes—and the economy. here some: "Science is one of the main contributors to this health gap because of this persistent lack of appreciation for sex-based differences. For too long, science has thought of women as small men." "For example, heart attacks. There’s the typical understanding and representation even in the media that you feel this pressure on your left side during a heart attack. But the reality is, for many women who suffer from a heart attack, it may manifest as a general feeling of discomfort, nausea, or the feeling that something is off." "We found that less than 5 percent of research and development spending is going toward women’s health. Half of that is connected to oncology. But when you look at any other conditions, like endometriosis, the total R&D spend is less than 2 percent."

The health gap between #women and men is real. Women face higher stress, unique health challenges, and often lack proper care. Why? Healthcare is still too focused on men. - Medical research has historically prioritized men, leaving gaps in women-specific data. - Women are underrepresented in clinical trials, especially due to hormonal variability concerns. - Symptoms in women, like heart disease, are often misdiagnosed because diagnostic criteria are male-focused. - Women's pain and symptoms are more frequently dismissed, leading to delayed treatment. - Healthcare often focuses on reproductive issues, neglecting other critical areas like cardiovascular health. - Policies rarely address women’s unique healthcare needs, widening the care gap. Time to rethink research, diagnosis, and #workplace support for women. How are we addressing this gap? #women'shealth #health #digitalhealth #genderbias

Health research has historically focused less on women, especially women of color. However, recent studies are providing valuable biological insights that are improving the understanding and treatment of various conditions, ranging from ADHD to the primary causes of maternal mortality. Visiting the doctor can be a frustrating experience for women, particularly for women of color. This frustration stems from women being more likely to be underdiagnosed with conditions such as endometriosis, schizophrenia, and ADHD. While this disparity in health research is not a new issue, there is encouraging progress being made. Researchers are actively addressing these gaps, leading to advancements in diagnoses and targeted treatments across a spectrum of women's health issues, from menstruation to menopause. Recent strides in studying women's bodies offer hope for improved healthcare outcomes and here's what they're discovering. #femtechindia #india #women #womenshealth