Addressing sociodemographic, socioeconomic, and gendered disparities for equity in menopause care
Michelle Peate, Tamara Lewis Johnson, Nancy E. Avis, Martha Hickey
Abstract
Menopause experiences and care vary widely because of biological, sociodemographic, and sociocultural factors. Treatments for troublesome symptoms are not uniformly available or accessed. Intersectional factors may affect the experience and are poorly understood. Disparities across populations highlight the opportunity for a multifaceted equitable approach that includes patient-centered care, education, and policy change.
Topics & Concepts
Socioeconomic statusMenopauseEquity (law)Health equityGerontologyDemographic economicsMedicineSociologyEconomic growthPolitical scienceEnvironmental healthHealth careEconomicsPopulationLawInternal medicineMenopause: Health Impacts and TreatmentsGlobal Cancer Incidence and ScreeningCancer Risks and Factors