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These workshops evolved from the growing understanding that women in developing countries face significantly different health risks than men and also experience different constraints when resolving their health problems. They also stemmed from the recognition that major gaps exist in our understanding of gender and health, largely because much previous research, to some extent, bypassed women. The workshops brought together scientists and social scientists with expertise in a wide range of areas of women's health.
Representatives from a number of different international agencies were present, including staff from IDRC. The workshops were designed to examine four priority areas that urgently require more research from a gender perspective: AIDS acquired immune deficiency syndrome , health and the working environment, tropical diseases, and barriers to quality health care.
Additional issues were integrated into each workshop based on regional prioritiesβ nutrition was given special attention at the Caribbean workshop, health issues of indigenous peoples were explored at the Latin American workshop, and the effects of war on women's health were addressed in Asia. The participants also sought to translate their insights into recommendations for future research to promote health and welfare for all.
