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Tunisian Study Finds Female Mortality Higher
The recent Tunisian study highlights the differences in mortality rates between women and men in Tunisia. It shows higher rates of death among women due to chronic diseases related to the nervous system, the heart, endocrine disorders, and rheumatism, with particularly high indicators for heart diseases (2.24) and neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia. Conversely, men exhibit higher mortality rates from cancer and respiratory diseases, with indicators such as 0.78 for cancer and 0.21 for respiratory illnesses. The study explains these disparities through biological and social factors and emphasizes the necessity of adopting health strategies that consider gender differences, including integrating a gender mainstreaming approach into health planning and improving access to healthcare.
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