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Women need mobility aids more but use them less than men, study finds, highlighting access and design issues.
A study by University College London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine found that women are 49% more likely to need mobility aids but 21% less likely to use them compared to men.
The study analyzed over 12,000 adults aged 50-89 in England over 13 years.
Researchers suggest that barriers like cost, design bias, and social stigma may prevent women from using these aids.
The study highlights the need for more inclusive designs and access to mobility aids for women.
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