The Health Gap: Beyond Pregnancy and Reproduction
- ISBN-10
- 0889367728
- ISBN-13
- 9780889367722
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Pages
- 235
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- IDRC
- Authors
- International Development Research Centre, Jennifer Kitts, Janet Hatcher Roberts
Description
Women and AIDS, tropical diseases, women and the work environment, barriers to quality health care for women, and the health of adolescents and older women are some of the issues addressed in this book. The Health Gap identifies and addresses key gaps in gender and health research, identifies new and emerging themes in women's health, and sets priorities for future action.
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