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MATUD AZNAR, María Pilar. Gender and health. Suma Psicol. [online]. 2008, vol.15, n.1, pp. 75-94. ISSN 0121-4381.

Studies on gender and health show the complexity of the differences in health between women and men and indicate the importance of social factors in both the emergence and development of such differences in the health of all people. So, everything indicates the need for measures that, in addition to eliminating gender inequality, promote a healthier living conditions for the entire population. We analyzed the relationship between sex and gender, gender and mental health, gender-based violence, gender and stress, multiple roles and health.

Palavras-chave : Gender; Health; Stress; Violence.