Jan Schakowsky tweeted the following:
"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
Here are other recent tweets from Jan Schakowsky:
"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"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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