Experts Warn of Dangerous Gaps in Women’s Health Research and Care

7 articles · Updated · Noozhawk · Apr 20

Medical professionals at a Santa Barbara symposium highlighted critical gaps in women’s health research, especially postpartum, inflammatory, and neurological conditions.
Experts noted underrepresentation of women in clinical studies, leading to misdiagnoses and inadequate treatment, particularly for women of color and those with chronic conditions.
Calls for increased research funding and integrated care models stress the urgent need for gender-specific data to improve outcomes and health equity for women.

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