Chronic pain, extreme fatigue, constant anxiety … There are too many women in Quebec and Canada continue to suffer in silence. According to the new survey of Angus Raid, conducted for the Farmaprix Foundation for Women's HealthMsMost of them still do not dare to consult, fearing to disturb or believe that their symptoms are “normal”.
Thanks to research financing, supporting public organizations, facilitating access to menstrual products and increasing awareness of the importance of fair and fast care,
Ms He wants to fill in these shortcomings and develop a portrait of the situation so that all women in Canada can lead a healthier life.
Here are four amazing facts from the Angus Raid survey, commanded by the Fund, which emphasize the fact that it is difficult for many women to recognize the severity of their symptoms.
1. 73% of women believe that their symptoms do not justify consultation in a medical worker.
Too many women underestimate their own symptoms. Result: delayed diagnoses and unprocessed conditions.
Thus, this demonstrates the urgency of growing research and education to improve these results and the importance of making care of more fair and affordable. Thanks to the long -term partnership with the Canadian Association of Women's Health Promotions, the Fund states that it supports almost 500 different research projects in vital subjects regarding women's health.
2. 81% of respondents personally know a person whose condition could be diagnosed and processed earlier.
And if their symptoms were better understood, these women probably could have faster treatment and treatment. “For example, in menopause, abundant bleeding may occur and cause iron deficiency and anemia. As soon as the cause of bleeding was identified, it can usually be treated. Thus, acting quickly to replace iron, you can increase the level of energy and concentration, ”explains Dre Louise Pilot, associated director of the University of McGill (Kusma).
The fund undertakes to continue its investments in particular in order to reduce the constant absence of representation in healthcare research, while only 7% of national financing is devoted to it.
3. 31% of women experience difficulties in determining whether their symptoms are normal or a sign of a more serious problem, in particular, due to menopause.
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Although symptoms such as heat, night sweets and irregular cycles, some women are difficult to unravel that which is normal compared to what is a sign of a more serious health problem.
“Menopause is a normal phenomenon that is associated with several symptoms. This is the transition in the life of a woman who reminds him of the importance of improving her diet, increasing physical exercises and taking measures to promote calm Sona. Depressive and alarming symptoms are also associated with menopause, but if they are persistent, daily and interfere with the ability to work, you must get a doctor’s advice.
4. Women aged 23 to 43 years tend to minimize their symptoms.
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These data contrast with data for women aged 44 to 50 years, where 80% of them say that they are more likely to consult with a medical worker if they find the appearance of symptoms.
Thus, the fund is working on increasing awareness among Canadian women from an early age, so that they trust their instincts that they are expressed and that they admit that their symptoms deserve care.
Thanks to large investments (more than 12.8 million US dollars provided by more than 380 partnerships only in 2024) and a long -term partnership with the Canadian Health Association, under health capital,
Ms It contributes to a significant decrease in inequality and contributes to the well -being of more than 1 million Canadian women. By 2026, the Fund was obliged to invest $ 50 million to combat the most long inequality, such as the constant lack of representation in health care research.
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