Discussion Post: Gender Influences on Physical & Mental Health
Select a physical or mental issue that interests you that has gender-related differences, and explore this health issue in some depth.
Four-page discussion:
A. Briefly describe the physical or mental health issue you have selected.
B. Compare (similarities and differences) the following factors for men and women:
a. The incidence, mortality rate, diagnosis, and prognosis of that health issue
b. The lifestyle and behavior differences that lead to and/or may prevent the health issue
c. Issues related to health care access, diagnosis, and treatment by health care professionals
C. Discuss your insights on gender differences and your thoughts about how these gender differences might impact individuals from each gender, the health care system, and society as a whole.
References should come from Brannon, L. (2017). Gender: Psychological perspectives (7th ed.). New York, NY: Routledge. Chapter 13, "Health and Fitness".
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.