Men and women often receive the same treatment from their physicians. “His & Her Health Care” examines why a one-sex-fits-all approach to health care may not be wise. Statistically, researchers know which sex is more susceptible to certain types of arthritis, and when men and women are most likely to develop these conditions. However, researchers are just now beginning to understand that arthritis affects men and women differently. The story reveals how male and female physiology influences types of arthritis, helping readers to understand that their gender may affect their symptoms and responses to treatments.
