To combat diseases, not only prevention but also timely detection is essential. Although in the case of the women There are some reasons why they avoid performing frequent medical exams.
Only in the case of tumors The main problem is that most cases are diagnosed in advanced stages. When that happens the chances of cure are quite low.
Why don't women have frequent medical exams?
According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)of the 28 member countries, Mexicans occupy the last place in attending medical consultations, with women being the ones who avoid it the most due to lack of time, limited economic resources or very long distances, among other factors.
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In this regard, Examedi states that there are 4 reasons why women do not attend their medical examinations frequently and they are the following.
- Fear: Women are afraid of doctor visits because they do not know that there are spaces where they can control themselves and ask all their questions, in addition to feeling insecure and disinterested in the topic.
- Lack of time: Having certain activities that require time such as caring for someone, going to work or doing household chores, among others, prevents them from going to a laboratory or clinic to have tests done regularly.
- Economic precariousness: In 2023, the INEGI reported that 73% of women in Mexico live in some degree of poverty or face socioeconomic deprivation, which without health insurance makes it impossible for them to spend money on a private doctor.
- Without health insurance: In Mexico, less than 50% of formal workers reported having health insurance coverage, becoming one of the factors why preventive or constant check-ups are not carried out.
All of the above is quite serious because women represent 52% of the population in Mexico. For this reason, more information and programs must be applied to help, guide and support women so that they can undergo clinical examinations that can prevent future diseases.
Some of the most common diseases that cause the most female deaths each year are cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus and malignant tumors. These diseases can be avoided or treated in time with constant timely medical check-ups.
Medical examinations indicated for women
The list of recommended medical exams for women It is quite broad although there are some classified as the most important and they are the following.
- General check-up.
- Nutrition profile.
- Gynecological profile.
- Pap smear.
- Pregnancy test.
Trends in the health sector that will be a trend during 2024
- Attention to caregivers and their role in improving patients' health.
- Increased pressure on the sustainability of health systems.
- Greater transparency and inclusion in clinical research.
- The One Health approach: Environment, Animals and Human Health.
- The business perspective with social responsibility: the Sustainable Development Goals and ESG.
- Destigmatize mental illnesses.
- More access to pharmacological innovation and health technologies.
- More and better solutions for devastating diseases with few treatment options.
- Big Data and artificial intelligence to accelerate the development of drugs and vaccines
- Vaccination: time for older adults and children.
- New technologies to bring health closer to the patient.
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