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Pérola Grinberg Plapler1, Rebeca Boltes Cecatto2,3, Mariela Diament Socolowski1
1Universidade de São Paulo, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina - São Paulo (SP), Brazil.
Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
|August 9, 2023
Summary
Men and women experience diseases differently, necessitating tailored health management strategies. This approach considers individual traits and long-term impacts on quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Illnesses manifest with varying prevalence and symptom presentation between sexes.
- Recognizing sex-based differences is crucial for effective healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the need for sex-specific approaches in healthcare.
- To emphasize distinct traits between men and women requiring tailored medical management.
Main Methods:
- Literature search of PubMed and Google Scholar.
- Keywords included: Disability Evaluations, Women's health, Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, Lymphedema, Pregnancy.
Main Results:
- Identified distinct disease prevalence and symptom reactions between sexes.
- Highlighted the importance of considering sex-based differences in health conditions.
Conclusions:
- Disease management should extend beyond symptom treatment.
- Long-term consequences and potential disabilities impacting quality of life require assessment.
- Holistic management benefits patients, families, and caregivers.
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