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Women ‘more likely to be told autoimmune conditions are psychological’
Guardian Science · Leans Left
Cambridge University study suggests stark gender divide in misdiagnosis, with women also waiting longer for treatment
Women with autoimmune conditions are up to 74% more likely than men to be told their symptoms are psychological or psychosomatic, and face much longer waits for a diagnosis and treatment, a study suggests.
Hundreds of millions of people – about one in 10 globally – are affected by autoimmune conditions, which can cause a range of health issues including fatigue, muscle pain and rashes.
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