Interaction between sex and gender and inequalities in health care
Peggy Maguire, Director General of the European Institute of Women’s Health (EIWH) and President of European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) described the interaction between sex and gender, inequalities in health care, violence against women and sexual reproductive health.
She recommended:
- investment in gender-sensitive research, prevention and care;
- inclusion of reproductive rights, sexual health and violence against women in health planning and programmes;
- reporting of discrimination in health care; and
- increased health literacy for women.
