Gender bias in cardiovascular healthcare of a tertiary care centre of North India

Conclusions Significant gender discrepancies exist in healthcare-seeking behaviour of patients in North India despite the provision of free cardiac treatment. An equal prevalence of gender bias in urban and rural communities points towards deep-rooted social norms beyond just the economic constraints. Healthcare policies ensuring equal treatment of male and female children should be promulgated to ensure a complete eradication of this social evil.
Source: Heart Asia - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Press releases Original research Source Type: research