Question 1

Why does the gender health gap exist?

Accepted Answer

The gender health gap exists due to a historical lack of sex-specific research, data, and clinical guidelines. Women have often been excluded from clinical trials, leading to male-centric care models.

Question 2

What are the business implications of the women's health gap?

Accepted Answer

For employers, it leads to productivity loss and retention issues. For insurers, it results in higher costs due to misdiagnosis and delayed treatment. Addressing it is a $1 trillion economic opportunity.