Clinical Trials Arena March 7, 2025
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...