Women with same health conditions as men ‘less likely to be offered active treatment’

Men with heart, kidney or liver conditions more likely to be offered intervention compared with women, global analysis finds

Women with the same medical condition as men are less likely to be offered treatment such as surgery, a stent or a strong painkiller, research has found.

A review of global research found that for several health problems, including cardiovascular conditions, kidney disease and Parkinson’s, women were less likely to receive the same treatment as men, revealing the extent to which women have significantly unequal care.