Videos · Health & Wellbeing
"Not just small men" - how healthcare is failing women, and what can be done
23 July 2026
Women spend 25% more of their lives in poor health than men and are 50% more likely to die of a heart attack than a male patient. The statistics are staggering - but there are some relatively simple and cost-effective ways healthcare systems can improve the situation. Lucy Perez of the McKinsey Health Institute sets out the challenges and talks us through these potential solutions. Links: CARE for Women: Investing in Care Delivery to Improve Women’s Lives and Livelihoods: Blog: CARE for Women: A high-impact investment in health system redesign: Centre fo… Video by YouTube channel.