Impact of Gender Inequalities in the Causes of Mortality on the Competitiveness of OECD Countries

Gavurová, Beata; Ivanková, Viera; Rigelský, Martin; Suhányi, Ladislav

doi:10.3390/ijerph17103698

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“…According to the WHO, healthy ageing is defined as “the process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables well-being in older age” [ 3 ]. The heterogeneous process of ageing includes sex based differences that accumulate over the lifespan and encompass health and lifestyle factors that impact ageing [ 3 , 4 , 5 ]. Women live longer, but report greater impairment in their functional, physical, cognitive, and social abilities [ 6 , 7 ] as well as in their subjective well-being and physical health [ 8 ].…”

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Gender Specifics of Healthy Ageing in Older Age as Seen by Women and Men (70+): A Focus Group Study

Schladitz

Förster

Wagner

et al. 2022

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(1) The rising proportion of older adults in the population represents a challenge for the healthcare system. Women and men age differently. This study aims to examine gender-specific characteristics of health in old age from male and female perspectives. (2) Two focus groups were formed in this qualitative study of older (70+) women (n = 10) and men (n = 8) in accordance with the theoretical framework of the World Health Organization (WHO) on healthy ageing determinants. The data were audio recorded and fully transcribed. Qualitative content analysis was performed using MAXQDA. (3) In both focus groups (average age: women 77.1 years, men 74.9 years), gender-specific characteristics regarding healthy ageing were discussed. Women focused on healthy eating, while men focused on an active lifestyle and meaningful activities. Physical and social activities were considered as important for healthy ageing in both groups. (4) Important gender-specific characteristics of health in old age were identified and recommendations for gender-unspecific and gender-specific recommendations were derived. The results provide important information for promoting and maintaining health in old age. Women and men show both similarities and differences in terms of health-related needs and individual experiences. We suggest gender-specific features in nutrition and health programs for older adults.

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Gender Specifics of Healthy Ageing in Older Age as Seen by Women and Men (70+): A Focus Group Study

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Förster

Wagner

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The influence of gender inequality on women’s cancer mortality in European countries: a quantitative study

Koengkan,

Fuinhas

2023

J Public Health (Berl.)

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Aim This study investigates the impact of gender inequality on cancer mortality among European women across 27 countries from 2013 to 2020. Subject and methods The study explores the link between gender inequality and cancer mortality, employing pooled ordinary least squares regression. It evaluates socioeconomic gaps, healthcare access disparities, risky behaviours, and elements like screening, education, and life expectancy. The study also investigates how healthcare spending, employment, self-perceived health, and leisure activities influence mortality. Results The study shows that breast and cervical cancer screenings (BCS) significantly reduce cancer-related deaths among European women (CDW), with a negative impact of −0.0875. Similarly, tertiary education and participation in education and training (WEP) show a negative impact of −0.0021. Absolute life expectancy for women at birth (LEW) demonstrates a negative impact of −5.2603, all contributing to decreased cancer-related deaths. Conversely, certain variables have a contradictory positive impact on CDW. Total healthcare expenditure (HCE) has a positive impact of +0.0311, and full-time equivalent employment (FER) of +0.3212. Women engaging in activities (WLW) has a positive impact of +0.6572. Self-perception of good health (WHG), refraining from smoking or harmful drinking (NSN) (+0.2649), and an active lifestyle with consumption of fruits and vegetables (PAF) (+0.2649) also impact positively, collectively contributing to increased cancer mortality among women. Conclusion The study highlights the importance of combating gender inequality to decrease cancer deaths in European women. Strategies include closing healthcare gaps and enhancing health education. Complex links between smoking, alcohol, and cancer mortality require further research. Interventions targeting disparities, healthcare access, and risky behaviours can notably lower cancer mortality.

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Structural competency in global perspective

Piñones-Rivera,

Holmes,

Morse

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Global Public Health

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Impact of Gender Inequalities in the Causes of Mortality on the Competitiveness of OECD Countries

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Gender Specifics of Healthy Ageing in Older Age as Seen by Women and Men (70+): A Focus Group Study

Gender Specifics of Healthy Ageing in Older Age as Seen by Women and Men (70+): A Focus Group Study

The influence of gender inequality on women’s cancer mortality in European countries: a quantitative study

Structural competency in global perspective

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