Gender, Women, and Other Social Factors in Health and Health Care

Abstract Purpose This chapter provides an introduction to the volume along with a brief review of literature on gender, women’s health concerns, and other social factors in health and health care services. Methodology/approach Literature review. Findings The chapter argues for the importance of greater examination of gender, women’s health concerns, and social factors in health and health care services. Originality/value Reviews the issues of gender, women, and social factors and previews this book.