Women’s Health in Europe – research to health care delivery

Women’s Health in Europe – research to health care delivery Presented by: Peggy Maguire, Director General, European Institute of Women’s Health and Chaired by Theresa Fyffe Given at the Churchill Auditorium (main hall) 12.30, Wed 23rd November 2016 at the RCN International Centenary Conference The presentation can be downloaded from here        …

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EGA conference – session 4, Health Equality, sustainable access to medicines

EGA conference: session 4, Health Equality, sustainable access to medicines Presentation by Peggy Maguire in her role as President, EPHA. Presentation outline:Background info re: EPHA & health inequalities Challenges and opportunities for narrowing health inequalities in Europe Changing healthcare environments Economic crisis & austerity Health literacy & patient empowerment Sex and gender in medications Investing…

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Sex and Gender in Medical Education

Medical Education – Background Brief Prepared for Medical Education workshop 04/03/15 Sex and Gender in Medical Education Sex and gender are recognised as important determinants of health for women and men as they can influence access to health services and/or how health systems respond to their different needs. Both biological aspects as well sociocultural aspects…

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Action to decrease the burden of asthma in women

Press release: International Women’s Day Decrease the burden of asthma in women In the European Union women live on average five years longer than men (1) but report having lower satisfaction with their health status. The quality of life and well being women experience as they age is not always satisfactory. Chronic diseases are responsible…

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Cervical cancer presentations

Cervical cancer presentations given at promoting a cervical cancer strategy for Europe meeting, European Parliament, Brussels,6th June 2012   Burden of cervical cancer, contrast between East and West of Europe Presentation by: Dr. M. Arbyn, Unit Cancer Epidemiology, IPH, Brussels, Belgium. …more   Reducing inequalities in Cervical Cancer across Europe Presentation by: Dr. Gunta Lazdane,…

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