Did you know, that nine in 10 people in Canada have a least one risk factor for heart disease or stroke? And that women face unique risk factors across their life stages?
The IWK Foundation has released a podcast bringing to light the gap in women’s health research and how this impacts women. This podcast tackles how the study of the human body has defaulted to the male body. This has resulted in a lack of understanding of sex-based biological differences and results in fewer available and less effective treatments for women.
Disclaimer: This blog is part of a series that focuses on allyship for the queer and trans community; however, many of the suggestions given can apply to allyship to any equity-denied group (e.g., BIPOC communities, people with disabilities, seniors, etc.).
