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. 2024 Jun 18;5(6):101616.
doi: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2024.101616.

Addressing sociodemographic, socioeconomic, and gendered disparities for equity in menopause care

Michelle Peate  1 , Tamara Lewis Johnson  2 , Nancy E Avis  3 , Martha Hickey  4
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Addressing sociodemographic, socioeconomic, and gendered disparities for equity in menopause care

Michelle Peate et al. Cell Rep Med. .

Abstract

Menopause experiences and care vary widely because of biological, sociodemographic, and sociocultural factors. Treatments for troublesome symptoms are not uniformly available or accessed. Intersectional factors may affect the experience and are poorly understood. Disparities across populations highlight the opportunity for a multifaceted equitable approach that includes patient-centered care, education, and policy change.

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Declaration of interests The authors declare no competing interests

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How menopause can be viewed in the context of a social health model
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An empowerment model for managing menopause Reprinted from The Lancet, vol. 403, Hickey et al., Copyright 2024, with permission from Elsevier.
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