Gender and tropical diseases: A new research focus

Eva M. Rathgeber and Carol Vlassoff

Social Science & Medicine, 1993, vol. 37, issue 4, 513-520

Abstract: This paper examines the underlying assumptions that have led to a lack of attention to women's health, particularly in developing countries, beyond the context of their reproductive roles. It is argued that the peculiar nature of women' responsibilities both in economic production and within the family, may have a profound impact on the extent to which they are affected by tropical diseases and their responses to disease. It is suggested that the gender relations of health are of considerable significance in explaining the differential consequences of tropical disease on women, men and children. The paper proposes a framework for gender-sensitive research on this topic and suggests some new directions for research.

Keywords: women; health; tropical; diseases; gender; research (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1993
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