Biden hopes to close the gender gap in health care

The video covers the Biden administration's efforts to address the gender gap in health research, focusing on women's health issues like heart disease and Alzheimer's. It highlights historical challenges, such as the late inclusion of women in clinical trials, and discusses the executive order to increase funding for women's health research. The video also considers the future of these initiatives under different administrations and emphasizes the importance of continued bipartisan support.

What is one reason why women's heart attack symptoms are often underestimated?

• They are more severe than men's symptoms.

• They are less frequent than men's symptoms.

• They are identical to men's symptoms.

• They include symptoms like nausea, which are not typical for men.

When were women mandated to be included in clinical trials?

• 2003

• 1983

• 2013

• 1993

What percentage of NIH expenditures is allocated to women's health research?

• 29%

• 39%

• 19%

• 9%

What did the executive order signed by President Biden aim to address?

• Decrease funding for health research

• Increase funding for men's health research

• Increase funding for women's health research

• Maintain current funding levels

What is a concern regarding the continuation of women's health research initiatives?

• Lack of interest from researchers

• Overwhelming focus on men's health issues

• Uncertainty about future administration support

• Insufficient funding from private sectors