Clinical Trials Arena March 7, 2025
Jenna Philpott

Funding for women’s health remains disproportionately low, despite its significant economic potential.

Closing the gap in health interventions between men and women could add $1tn to the global gross domestic product (GDP) – unlocking seven additional healthy years for women and expanding workforce potential.

Despite this economic potential, women’s health remains underfunded, with major disparities in research and investment.

A research collaboration between McKinsey & Company and the World Economic Forum found that while women live longer than men, they spend 25% more of their lives in debilitating conditions. This directly impacts productivity, with 60% of the gap occurring during prime working years (20-60 years of age), accounting for 80% of the economic burden on GDP.

Despite this clear business...

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