Dear All

 

The gap in life expectancy between men and women in the European Region is up to 14 years. Women live longer than men, but usually with greater disability. Men and women differ in health risks and behaviour, and use of services. A new WHO/Europe policy brief written by Sarah Payne from the University of Bristol looks at how health policies can ensure gender equity.

 

The policy brief can be accessed at http://www.euro.who.int/HEN/policybriefs/20090924_1

 

Best wishes

 

David McDaid

 

LSE Health and Social Care and European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

London School of Economics and Political Science