Gender Inequities in Healthcare Highlighted Globally

Recent reports highlight significant gender disparities in healthcare and socioeconomic conditions affecting women across various regions. In the U.S., while national abortion rates have increased following stricter state laws, North Carolina's 12-week ban and ongoing activist efforts for a national ban raise concerns about reproductive rights. In the North of England, a study reveals that women there face shorter life expectancies, increased poverty, and higher rates of domestic violence compared to their counterparts elsewhere in the country. Cardiovascular diseases disproportionately impact women, with a new study showing they are often undertreated compared to men. Despite progress in the NHS, gender promotion gaps remain, although the pandemic has led to notable increases in the promotion of female consultants. In India, the rise of non-communicable diseases among women presents a new healthcare challenge, with mortality rates for major diseases increasing significantly.