Gender Inequity in Cardiovascular Care - Global Perspective

In the last decades, promotion of women's health has become a growing field for health professionals. Although global society has recognized the importance of providing women with appropriate health services to maintain healthy families and communities, women are still underserved in every segment of health systems worldwide. The inequity in health services for women results from a lack of knowledge, stigma, and social norms for women. This gender inequity exists in every segment of the health system worldwide. In this paper, a review of online global research on an important health issue for women has been conducted. The findings indicate that women with cardiovascular disease are struggling with gender inequity in health services throughout the world. Recommendations for addressing this dilemma require more investment in research into women's health; empowering women to have a role in decision making, and in global collaboration to replicate successful models and programs for women's health.