Global Study Finds Women Report More Pain Across the Body
A new global study on pain finds that women have a higher prevalence of pain across several parts of the body. Indian experts say the findings match what they observe locally. They add that women's pain has long been under-recognised, misunderstood or inadequately treated.
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Doctors have long noted that women's pain can be taken less seriously in clinics, and medical research on pain has often been shaped by men. Studies like this add evidence to the wider debate about fair diagnosis and treatment.
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