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Diferenţe de gen şi sănatate publică
Gender Differences and Public Health

Author(s): Filip Guttman
Subject(s): Gender Studies
Published by: Editura Lumen, Asociatia Lumen
Keywords: gender; health; acces; equality; health policy

Summary/Abstract: This article try to explain the connections between gender concept and the acces to public health with two main streams: feminist and universal (gender blind). The actual situation of women in health policy is a priority if we want an equal acces. This article shows only a few aspects of the actual gender differences. The work, child care, marriage, etc. are correlated with health condition, so women equal health acces must be a main direction of actual research and policy construction. In the end of this article, is shown some of the world policy measures with the pourpose of a global understanding of actual gender health strategies.

  • Issue Year: 01/2010
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 25-35
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Romanian