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Conflict zones, women’s health research, and reimagining palliative care

Medicine and Science from The BMJ

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Advancing Gender Equity in Medical Research

This chapter addresses the urgent need for increased sex and gender equity in medical research, spotlighting the underrepresentation of women in scientific studies. It discusses the historical hesitations to include women, particularly those of childbearing age, in research and the implications of these omissions on healthcare outcomes. The chapter emphasizes collaborative efforts to improve research inclusivity and highlights the impact of understanding sex-specific health differences on treatment efficacy and health equity.

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