When it comes to their health, women are getting fewer services but paying more.
According to research from the Kaiser Family Foundation in partnership with the Journal of the American Medical Association, women spend significantly more on annual health care than men: women aged 19 to 34 spent an average of $3,402 in 2015, compared to just $1,891 for men.
Despite these numbers (or perhaps because of them), women are actually more likely to be skipping out on preventive services and medical treatment. They're also more likely to have a pre-existing condition and, consequently, express more concern about the possibility of ACA repeal.
Take a look at the infographic below (click to enlarge) for more insights into the unique barriers to women's health care.
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Emily Payne
Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.
