Question

Identify a current public health issue in the US in which gender inequity plays a role. Describe approaches that may help to minimize the effect of this inequity (160 words or more)

Answer 1

Answer: One of the major health issues in which the gender inequity plays role as the lack of education among females. The lack of proper education leads to decrease concern in the health issues. Women mostly suffers from various diseases and are unable to understand the required treatment. The lack of education is one of the major cause as some of the women doesn't have proper schooling or knowledge. The another reason is the low socio economic status of the women. Most of women are not paid as compared to the males. It is male dominating society and hence this difference also causes health issues such as depression or stress among women due to financial stress.

Some of the approaches that could minimize the effects of inequity are:

• Providing better education to the females.
• Encouraging females to take initiative and self healthcare.
• Imparting knowledge among women.
• Creating awareness regarding the stress caused due to gender inequity.