Gender bias in health care

Article Abstract:

A gender bias in health has led to the exclusion of women from important research studies, the widespread notion that many women's health problems are psychologically based and, when compared to men, second-rate patient treatment. Cardiovascular research has been largely conducted on men, for example, while other studies using males have then applied generalized conclusions to women, without considering hormonal differences. Physicians, meanwhile, often misperceive women as having health problems with emotional roots. Men often receive preferential status in treatment of certain diseases, as well.

Sex discrimination against women

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Aspirin and heart disease

Article Abstract:

Routine aspirin use to prevent heart attacks may be indicated for only certain populations. There are no medical associations that blanketly recommend taking aspirin routinely to prevent heart attacks. At-risk patients over age 50 may be candidates for routine aspirin use. There has been no conclusive research establishing the appropriate amount of aspirin selected patients should take daily. Doctors should advise their patients on an individual basis of the risks and benefits of routine aspirin use.

Aspirin

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Women and heart attacks: prevention, diagnosis, and care

Article Abstract:

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women but physical and socioeconomic differences as well as gender bias may increase women's risk of heart attacks. Heart disease progresses differently in men and women and many heart attacks in women are not diagnosed. Women at risk for heart disease should seek immediate treatment and health care providers should help educate female heart patients concerning health management.

Care and treatment, Heart diseases

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