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The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals: Aiming high for women
April 22, 2016
Global
The United Nations wants to achieve full equality for women over the next 15 years. By aiming so high, it risks ignoring the smaller steps necessary to improving women’s lot, especially in poor countries.
Health
Having it all: Women in wealthy countries consider what makes them happy
May 19, 2016
Global
Money doesn’t buy happiness, but it is an important factor—both directly, by providing material comforts, and indirectly, by supporting an active approach to managing health and fitness.
Health
Healthcare spending: To have and have not
June 10, 2016
Global
Small increases in healthcare spending in middle-income countries are likely to boost the health and well-being of their poorest female citizens. In wealthy countries, meanwhile, the outlook for improvement is not as bright.
Health
Health and the power of knowledge
September 02, 2016
Global
66% of female consumers cite online sources including social media among their top-three health information sources.
Health
Public programmes: Missing the mark
October 03, 2016
Global
Public programmes to boost women’s well-being tend to focus narrowly on health. Fortunately, officials are starting to understand the broader components of well-being, and to better target programs to the priorities that women identify.
Health