
Advancing Research on Chronic Conditions in Women
Women in the United States experience a higher prevalence of many chronic conditions, including Alzheimer''s disease, depression, and osteoporosis, than men; they also experience female-specific conditions, such as endometriosis and pelvic floor disorders. A lack of research into both the biological and social factors that influence these conditions greatly hinders diagnosis, treatment, and preven...
Women in the United States experience a higher prevalence of many chronic conditions, including Alzheimer''s disease, depression, and osteoporosis, than men; they also experience female-specific conditions, such as endometriosis and pelvic floor disorders. A lack of research into both the biological and social factors that influence these conditions greatly hinders diagnosis, treatment, and preven...