Jan Schakowsky tweeted the following:
"For example, roughly 80% of Americans with autoimmune diseases are women, yet only 7% of rheumatoid arthritis research funding is spent on research projects focused on women. Its a similar story with Alzheimers and heart health. #FundWomensHealth #WomensHealthMatters"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Jan Schakowsky:
"Not enough is spent on #WomensHealthResearch to understand the unique factors and potential treatments for diseases that disproportionately affect women, such as Alzheimers and autoimmune disorders."Read on Twitter
"Its time we invest in #WomensHealthResearch. Im proud to introduce a resolution alongside @SenDuckworth, that calls for $300M to double funding for crucial research & generate $13B in returns through greater quality of life, economic gains, & reduced costs for women."Read on Twitter
"Women experience certain illnesses differentlyand more frequentlythan men. duckworth.senate.gov/news/press-rel"Read on Twitter
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