ABSTRACT
A growing body of research now points to significant biological and physiological differences between the sexes/genders, with important implications for the health care of both men and women. Women are now recognized as having different health needs, different responses to diseases, and different responses to medicines. As a result of intensive lobbying from women’s groups, research on women’s health has mushroomed in the past two decades, producing a spate of books and other information resources specifically addressing the unique health concerns of women.
