This book presents a concise and comprehensive overview of the most important protective and
risk factors for women's health and reviews the main areas of medical science from a gender
perspective. Numerous scientific experiments and studies have shown how gender differences
significantly affect the clinical presentation of physical and mental health disorders as well
as responses to treatments. This text highlights these issues while at the same time
reflecting on the practical implications of the theoretical knowledge presented. It also
examines the organization of social and health services which should increasingly take into
account the specificities related to gender differences and where equality is based on truly
embracing these differences. The final part provides insights into the experiences and
testimonies collected by the authors of the book. Written by a multidisciplinary team of
medical psychosocial and humanities professionals this book is of interest to health
professionals and medical students.
