Making scientific research work for women

The Lancet Voice by The Lancet Group

Sep 19, 202527:04Health

Scientific research has traditionally treated the male body as the default, resulting in health inequity and poor outcomes for women in a world not designed for them. The Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) guideli...

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