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Gender, Race, Class and Health: Intersectional Approaches

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Gender, Race, Class, and Health examines relationships between economic structures, race, culture, and gender, and their combined influence on health. The authors systematically apply social and behavioral science to inspect how these dimensions intersect to influence health and health care in the United States. This examination brings into sharp focus the potential for influencing policy to improve health through a more complete understanding of the structural natu… More >>

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Gender Specific Medicine: The Psychiatrist and Women’s Health, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics

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Guest Editors Sheila Dugan and Heidi Prather want to get the word out to physiatrists regarding their unique role in caring for the musculoskeletal needs of women. This issue is divided into four sections: Adolescence, Child Bearing Years, Menopause and Post Menopause, with articles discussing current and sometimes underserved gender specific topics, such as ACL tears in female athletes, pregnancy and post-partum musculoskeletal issues, breast cancer, pelvic floor d… More >>

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Women’s Health Care

Women's Health Care
When the topic of women’s health care is raised, the first disease that comes to mind is probably breast cancer. But surprisingly, that’s not the number one health care issue confronting women today. In fact, heart disease kills more women each year than all forms of cancer combined. By knowing the most significant risks in women’s health care and what you can do to combat these health care issues, women of all ages can take a proactive approach to leading healthier lives.

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