Género y salud. Análisis de la incorporación de la perspectiva de género en el Sistema Nacional Integrado de Salud en Uruguay (2005-2020). Avances y desafíos pendientes.

Abstract

Gender entails peculiarities which reflect risks and vulnerabilities that affect health in different ways for men, women and sexual non-conformists. Health po licies that fail to incorporate the gender perspective perpetuate inequalities that undermine the right to health to which all individuals are entitled. Gender mainstreaming in health public policies is of the essence to achieve gender equality in