1. How does gender affect health outcomes?
- Gender impacts health outcomes through both biological differences (e.g., susceptibility to certain diseases) and social factors (e.g., access to healthcare, societal roles, and expectations).
2. What are the main health risks for women?
- Women face health risks related to reproductive health (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth), as well as increased vulnerability to sexually transmitted infections and certain cancers such as breast and cervical cancer.
3. Why are gender norms important in understanding health disparities?
- Gender norms shape how individuals are expected to behave and access resources, often leading to unequal access to healthcare and contributing to health disparities between men and women.