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Question

The World Health Organization (WHO) "recognizes gender as a key driver of inequalities in living conditions and, by extension, health. "Gender equality" refers to the entitlement of all genders to enjoy equal rights, opportunities, and treatment. Acknowledging that men and women are not the same, gender equality asserts that all genders have the right to develop and pursue their interests free of discrimination, stereotypes, and biases. Progressing gender equality is recognized as an important political, social, and economic goal in many countries around the world. Moreover, there is evidence that gender equality has an important influence on health, and indeed some claim that gender inequality represents one of the most significant threats to global health" (WHO, 2021). Reflect on the statement above and answer the following questions. What differences do we see in health outcomes among people of different genders? What factors influence these differing outcomes? (consider the multiple factors at play such as cultural norms, research [or lack thereof], power [who has it, who doesn't], and other disparities and inequalities) Of the factors you've discussed, which do you feel play larger/smaller roles in the disparities we see? What changes do you believe need to happen in order to close the gaps in the gender health disparities? Discuss what you think is needed in order to successfully implement those changes. Consider gender development in children/adolescents as well as gender identity into adulthood. And finally, discuss what challenges we face in reducing gender health disparities.