Key result
Compared with men, women had lower participation in annual preventive care services, and screened women aged 18-49 years experienced a lower mortality gain.
Why the study?
The study aimed to investigate the participation and mortality of women in annual preventive care services in a major preventive medicine center in France.
Is there a gender gap in participation and mortality outcomes associated with annual preventive care services in France?
Population
366,270 individuals attending a first examination at a preventive medicine center in France
Comparison
Women vs men
Design
Repeated cross-sectional studies
Authors
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Targeted outreach may improve preventive service uptake in women under 50; cross-sectional data leaves causal mortality links open.
Cross-Sectional (n=366,270)
No
Is there a gender gap in participation and mortality outcomes associated with annual preventive care services in France?
There is a significant gender gap in adherence to and efficiency of preventive screening programs in France, particularly among younger women, which may lead to poorer cardiovascular health.
Gaye et al. (2022) reported a cross-sectional. Female sex vs. Male sex was evaluated on Participation in annual preventive care services and standardized mortality ratios. Compared with men, women had lower participation in annual preventive care services, and screened women aged 18-49 years experienced a lower mortality gain.
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