Period Poverty Worldwide: The Global Fight for Menstrual Health Equity
Introduction For countless women and girls, menstruation isn’t simply a monthly biological event—it’s also a source of financial and logistical strain, known as period poverty. Many face inadequate access to sanitary products, facilities, o...
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Toilet Access and Health: How Lack of Sanitation Causes Disease
Introduction Billions of people worldwide live without access to safe toilets, leading to serious public health concerns. Poor sanitation lets harmful pathogens contaminate water sources and surfaces, causing diarrhea, cholera, and countless othe...
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Ableism in Healthcare: How Bias Against Disabled Patients Can Be Life-Threatening
Introduction The term ableism describes prejudice or discrimination in favor of nondisabled people, often manifesting as stereotypes, lack of accommodations, or disregard for the experiences of disabled individuals. In healthcare contexts, ableis...
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Medical Gaslighting: When Doctors Dismiss Your Symptoms Unfairly
Introduction Many patients leave doctor appointments feeling unheard or brushed off. If you’ve ever been told “it’s all in your head,” or “nothing’s wrong” despite experiencing persistent symptoms, you might have experienced medical...
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Language Barriers in Healthcare: The Risks of Not Having a Translator
Introduction In a diverse and multicultural society, medical staff encounter patients who do not speak the predominant language, or speak it only minimally. When health information and care instructions are lost in translation—or not translated...
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