Heart Disease Discussion

1. Review the following websites to gain an understanding of the #1 threat to women: (copy and paste the link in the address bar)

Explore You’re the Cure to gain better understanding.

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1. Read the following to become more aware of the historical disparity in clinical trial that have likely had impact on the diagnosing and treatment of heart disease in women.

Women make up just over half the US population and should not be considered a special, minority population, but rather an equal gender whose health needs require equal research efforts as those for men. Historically, however, the health needs of women, apart from reproductive concerns, have lagged in medical research. In 1985, the Public Health Service Task Force on Women’s Health Issues concluded that “the historical lack of research focus on women’s health concerns has compromised the quality of health information available to women as well as the health care they receive.” Since the publication of that report, there has been a transformation in women’s health researchincluding changes in government support of research, in policies, in regulations, and in organizationthat has resulted in the generation of new scientific knowledge about women’s health. Offices on women’s health have been established in a number of government agencies.Government reports and reports from other organizations, including the Institute of Medicine (IOM), have highlighted the need for, and tracked the progress of, the inclusion of women in health research. A number of nongovernment organizations have also provided leadership in research in women’s health. And women as advocates, research subjects, researchers, clinicians, administrators, and US representatives and senators have played a major role in building a women’s health movement. A number of non-governmental organizations have also provided leadership in research in women’s health. And women as advocates, research subjects, researchers, clinicians, administrators, and US representatives and senators have played a major role in building a women’s health movement.

Institute Of Medicine, Committee on Women’s Health Research (2010). Women’s Health Research: Progress, Pitfalls, and Promises. . (copy and paste the link in the address bar)

4. Review: (copy and paste the link in the address bar) then develop a position statement regarding whether you would consider participating in a clinical trial related to heart disease. Use the following website: to weigh the pros and cons to determine which would persuade your decision. Then write 3-4 paragraph reflection to defend your position. Be sure to include at least one citation to support your work.

Let your classmates know how you feel about the decision they make. Be kind and respectful during this discussion!