Women and health: Uncovering healthcare disparities (Lancet, 28 May 2025)

Summary

Despite comprising half of the global population, women’s health issues are underreported, underrepresented, and underprioritised. Women's health research receives a disproportionate share of funding. Contrary to popular belief, obstetrics and gynaecology alone do not encompass women’s comprehensive health needs. Women’s health encompasses all aspects of health care and research.

In this video, experts from various fields—health-care professionals and researchers, charity founders, and Lancet Editors—examine the disparities, frequently exacerbated by intersectionality, that impact women globally.