Aufsatz(elektronisch)#11. Oktober 2011
Women and Health in Japan: The Rise and Obstacles of Gender and Sex-Specific Medicine
In: International journal of public and private healthcare management and economics: IJPPHME ; an official publication of the Information Resources Management Association, Band 1, Heft 4, S. 39-43
ISSN: 2155-6431
In this article, the author first overviews the state of affairs concerning reproductive health/rights in Japan. The spread of HIV/AIDS and STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) in Japan are then examined, followed by a discussion on promotion of gender and sex-specific medicine. Finally, the author examines causes of death in Japan and their implications from the perspectives of gender equality.
