5,000 adult study finds 81% of young women report pain dismissal by healthcare professionals.
A study of 5,000 adults highlights that women frequently have their pain dismissed by healthcare professionals, with 81% of young women (18-24) reporting feelings of being ignored, compared to 73% of men. It found that 19% of women experienced their pain overlooked for over five years, impacting their careers. The research, part of Nurofen's Gender Pain Gap Index Report, indicates a growing trend of women feeling their pain is disregarded over recent years.
October 15, 2024
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