Challenges in Women’s Health: A Critical Look

The Nation, founded by abolitionists in 1865, has been a strong, independent voice in political and cultural matters for over a century. Jennifer Weiss-Wolf from The Nation addresses concerning trends in women’s health under the Trump administration.

In the current climate in the United States, the health of women faces significant challenges. The country has higher rates of deaths from preventable causes among women than any other developed nation. Maternal mortality figures are alarmingly high, with Black women disproportionately affected.

Compounding the issue, the National Institutes for Health (NIH) has made substantial cuts to grants meant to tackle disparities related to race, sex, or gender. Funding proposals are affected by restrictions on terms like “women” and “diversity.”