real women + real data = real answers
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Gender disparity in disease presentation. Why women's health matters.TRANSCRIPT
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Real Women + Real Data = Real Answers
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Did you know ?
Women have poorer health outcomes than men, yet they are under-represented in health care and clinical research.
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More men than women report being in excellent or very good health (62.2% vs. 59.7%).
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Women are at higher risk for many chronic conditions
16.4% of women have been diagnosed with thyroid problems vs. 3.4% of men.
Arthritis is more common among women (24.4% vs. 17.7%).
Women report higher rates of asthma than men (89.3 vs. 55.7 per 1000).
Chronic fatigue syndrome is four times more common in women.
80% of patients in the US with osteoporosis or low bone mass are women.
27.9% of women report ever having an ulcer, compared to 19.5% of men.
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13.5% of women report psychological distress vs. 8.7% of men
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18% of women suffer from migraines compared to 6% of men.
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Disorders specific to women are less understood.
Endometriosis
Breast Cancer
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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What can you do?
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Become empowered.
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Seek answers.Professional Networks
eMedicine Web Sites
Internet Communities
Volunteer Organizations
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Grow a solution.
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Become a Lucine Woman.
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Share your story andbecome a Lucine Woman today!http://www.lucinebiotech.com
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References
Slide 2 Women’s Health USA 2008: Pg. 25
Slide 3 Women’s Health USA 2008: Pg. 25
Slide 4 Women’s Health USA 2008: Arthritis Pg. 29 Asthma Pg. 30 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Pg. 31 Osteoporosis Pg. 40 Ulcer >>Digestive Disorders Pg. 41 Thyroid >> Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders Pg. 42
Slide 5 Women’s Health USA 2008: Pg. 49