Hadi Mohamad Abu Rasheed, Scientific Advisor at the Qatar Cancer Society and is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Doha for Science and Technology, posted on LinkedIn:
“Why Are Women Diagnosed Later Than Men? Let’s Discuss.
A study by the University of Copenhagen found that women are diagnosed an average of four years later than men across more than 700 diseases—and two and a half years later when it comes to cancer.
This raises important questions:
• Why does this gender gap exist in healthcare?
• How does delayed diagnosis impact women’s health outcomes?
• What steps can we take to close this gap?
At a time when we are advocating for early detection, timely treatment, and equitable healthcare, these findings serve as a critical wake-up call.
What are your thoughts? Have you seen this play out in your professional or personal experiences? Let’s start the conversation—share your insights in the comments.”