Ahead of International Women's Day (March 8), new research shows that in countries with high levels of gender equality, both men and womenLive longer health-consciously. In the education sector in particular, higher life expectancy for men and women, as well as significantly fewer maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, could be expected. Additionally, a separate but related measure of female labor force participation also suggests that increased gender equality in the workplace is also associated with lower mortality rates and a significant increase in women's life expectancy.
Gender equality for a better future
This study is an important step in improving women's social standing. Access to secure livelihoods is therefore not at the expense of men. So the research suggests that both men and women can benefit from such shifts. Jody Heymann, who is a distinguished professor of public health, public policy and medicine, said. In addition, equality in education may potentially increase men's life expectancy.
The study is scheduled to be published online in March. The study authors noted that the results apply to education and work equality. However, these are defined as the total proportion of girls or women participating in each area out of the total age-eligible population of women nationally. This compares to those for boys or men in the same country.
Study results
Regardless of the results, there is a 10% increase in female labor force participation. This is associated with 15 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births and a nearly year-long increase in life expectancy. However, the results do not concern data on life expectancy for men. The index is defined as a specific country with average ratios of professional, technical and overall female labor force participation.
The researchers said previous work suggests that increasing gender equality can have payoffs beyond the realms of education and work.
“Improving gender equality through policy and other programmatic interventions is a win-win,” Gadoth said. “Our research in theStudyshows that greater participation of women in society as a whole can have far-reaching positive effects on population health. This further contributes to reducing poverty, promoting human rights and increasing personal freedom of choice.”
