syrinx

... according to a recent survey. Apparently much of the problem has to do with lower income and chronic health problems and disability. Higher income women aren't as bad off.

While we already knew these inequities exist, we are quite startled by just how large the gap is among different groups of women. The good news is that there is much that can be done to close this gap. The inequities we found are associated with chronic disease, so by focusing on chronic disease prevention and management, and improving the living and working conditions that increase the risk of chronic disease, we can improve health outcomes for all women and men."

tags: health inequity