Open AccessUnderrepresentation and undertreatment of women in hematology: An unsolved issue
Author(s) -
Liblik Kiera,
Dhali Arkadeep,
Kipkorir Vincent,
Avanthika Chaithanya,
Manan Muhammad Romail,
Găman MihneaAlexandru
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
research and practice in thrombosis and haemostasis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2475-0379
DOI - 10.1002/rth2.12767
Subject(s) - gender equity , equity (law) , health care , gender gap , health equity , representation (politics) , medicine , clinical trial , gender disparity , gerontology , family medicine , psychology , demography , political science , demographic economics , nursing , public health , social science , sociology , politics , economics , law
Gender disparity is pervasive and persisting in research. Despite gender being recognized as one of the primary determinants of health, inadequate representation of women in clinical trials has resulted in a deficit pertaining to equity in health care. This gross underrepresentation has exposed women to unforeseen health‐related outcomes, and as evident through historic records, unequal distribution of opportunities has further widened this gender gap in health care.