HPIO brief examines gender disparities in Ohio

In its latest in a series of policy brief titled Unhealthy Differences (pdf, 8 pages), the Health Policy Institute of Ohio examines health disparities between men and women ages 18 to 64 in Ohio.

Authored by HPIO Research Specialist Lisa Frazier, MPH, the paper uses data from the 2008 Ohio Family Health Survey and highlights key differences (or disparities) found in health behaviors, risk factors, family income, experiences with the health care system, and other key indicators based on gender. Policymakers and other decision makers may look to these findings as they shape strategies to build health equity and improve the physical, mental, and social well-being of all populations in Ohio’s communities.

The brief on gender disparities is the second of three briefs on health disparities in Ohio that are being produced by HPIO. The first brief, released in August, focused on racial and ethnic health disparities and the third policy brief will examine geographic health disparities.