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ALONGSIDE INCREASED LEGISLATION , BY LEVERAGING AI TO DESIGN MORE INCLUSIVE TRIALS AND ANALYSE HEALTH DATA , HEALTHCARE CAN BE REVOLUTIONISED AND GENDER EQUITY IN MEDICAL RESEARCH ENSURED . persist in certain groups due to a complex interplay of social , economic and geographic factors known as the ‘ broader determinants of health ’.
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According to recent data from the National Institute for Health and Care Research ( NIHR ), UK geographies with the highest burden of disease also have the lowest number of patients taking part in research . The report states that health disparities

ALONGSIDE INCREASED LEGISLATION , BY LEVERAGING AI TO DESIGN MORE INCLUSIVE TRIALS AND ANALYSE HEALTH DATA , HEALTHCARE CAN BE REVOLUTIONISED AND GENDER EQUITY IN MEDICAL RESEARCH ENSURED . persist in certain groups due to a complex interplay of social , economic and geographic factors known as the ‘ broader determinants of health ’.

These inequalities have been a focus of health equity experts for some time and gained even more prominence during the COVID-19 crisis . In response , the NHS Long Term Plan and Core20PLUS55 are two products of UK healthcare decision makers working to strengthen their contribution to reducing healthcare inequalities on both a national and system level .
While Britain is making headway in this space , global legislation is still needed to make positive changes on a larger scale . But we need not wait for new laws in order for healthcare professionals to start making meaningful strides towards diversifying
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