Women's Health

Why it matters

• Addresses the biological and socio-economic determinants that create unique health vulnerabilities for women.
• Essential for achieving demographic stability and improving human development indices.
• Promotes gender equality by ensuring equitable access to healthcare services and reducing the burden of unpaid care work.
• Reduces maternal and infant mortality rates, which are critical indicators of a nation's public health infrastructure.

How it is asked

Focus on the shift from a reproductive-only focus to a life-cycle approach, the role of national health missions in addressing gender-specific health gaps, and the impact of socio-cultural barriers on health-seeking behavior.