Bridging the gap in women's health data and research represents one of the most untapped opportunities in the global healthcare sector. This was a key focus at the inaugural 'Women's Health 360' forum on the 'Frontiers' platform at the Global Health Exhibition. A global study by McKinsey & Company indicates that closing the women's health gap could generate up to a trillion dollars annually by 2040. It could also reduce an estimated 75 million 'disability-adjusted life years' lost each year due to poor health and premature death. Although women make up nearly half of the world's population and about 70% of the global healthcare workforce, they spend 25% of their lives in poor health.
Bridging the Women's Health Gap: A Trillion-Dollar Opportunity
A McKinsey study shows that closing the women's health gap could yield up to a trillion dollars by 2040 and significantly reduce life-years lost. Despite their role in healthcare, women spend a quarter of their lives in poor health.