Lancet Commission Urges Action on Gender Disparities in Blood Disorder Diagnosis

A new report in The Lancet Haematology highlights significant gender-based disparities in the diagnosis and care of blood disorders, particularly affecting women and girls. The commission, led by Dr. Bethany Samuelson Bannow, notes that women experience much longer diagnostic delays for bleeding disorders compared to men. It advocates for routine menstrual health assessments and wider adoption of bleeding assessment tools to improve outcomes globally.