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What is the gender pain gap and why does it matter?

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Oct 02, 2023
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1 in 2 women feel they have had their pain ignored or dismissed because of their gender. (Nurofen, 2023)

In this video, Dr. Nighat explains why women often receive less treatment for the pain they experience and what factors play into the idea that women are somehow more tolerant of their pain.

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