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The increasing official recognition of the massive influence gender
plays in accessing health and human rights is welcome, although long over
due. As we work and understand our societies as part of a global culture
we will only become more aware of inequities that exist. In all countries,
women are at risk for adverse consequences to their health based on gender
and its complex interactions to culture, socioeconomic status and
sexuality.
As clinicians we can learn more about these issues, advocate with the
strong voices our privelleged positions give us, and empower our patients
by recognizing these barriers and helping them to achieve health and well
being.
the most formidable barrier acknowledged
The increasing official recognition of the massive influence gender
plays in accessing health and human rights is welcome, although long over
due. As we work and understand our societies as part of a global culture
we will only become more aware of inequities that exist. In all countries,
women are at risk for adverse consequences to their health based on gender
and its complex interactions to culture, socioeconomic status and
sexuality.
As clinicians we can learn more about these issues, advocate with the
strong voices our privelleged positions give us, and empower our patients
by recognizing these barriers and helping them to achieve health and well
being.
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