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U.S. Women's Health: Not So Great.

Jan Greene

    Managed Care (Langhorne, Pa.)
    |March 19, 2019
    PubMed
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    U.S. women face higher chronic illness rates and poorer healthcare access compared to women in similar nations. Universal health coverage may offer a solution to these disparities in women's health.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Comparative Health Policy
    • Women's Health

    Background:

    • U.S. women experience a disproportionate burden of chronic illness.
    • Healthcare dissatisfaction and affordability issues are prevalent among U.S. women.
    • These challenges are more pronounced when compared to women in comparable developed nations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the health status and healthcare experiences of U.S. women in comparison to women in comparable countries.
    • To investigate the potential impact of universal health coverage on addressing these disparities.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of data from The Commonwealth Fund report.
    • Comparative analysis of healthcare access, affordability, and satisfaction metrics.
    • Review of policy implications regarding universal healthcare.
    Keywords:
    Global Burden of DiseaseWomen’s Health

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    Main Results:

    • U.S. women report higher rates of chronic illness.
    • Lower satisfaction with healthcare services is reported by U.S. women.
    • Significant cost-related barriers lead to skipped medical care for U.S. women.

    Conclusions:

    • U.S. women face significant disadvantages in health outcomes and healthcare access.
    • The findings suggest a need for policy interventions to improve women's health.
    • Universal health coverage is proposed as a potential strategy to mitigate these issues.