TAWATCHAI KEMGUMNERDDespite the promises from political parties to fix disparities in the public health system, they have overlooked one glaring problem that affects half of the population -- the gender health gap. What's more, the public health expenses for women are mostly for pregnancies and childbirth. Our study exploring health inequality in Thailand regarding gender, age and geographical differentials derives from two data sources: Health and Welfare Surveys from the National Statistical Office from 2007-2015, and health records from the National Health Security Office in 2015. But there are differences between gender, age groups and regions. If tackling health disparity is the goal of the next government and health policymakers, the findings on gender health disparity and the most vulnerable groups should remind them where to start.

Source: Bangkok Post March 26, 2019 21:00 UTC