The report on the ‘Health Situation of Women in Germany’ provides information about many important aspects of women’s health, describes the current situation based on concrete figures and highlights important developments. This conclusion focuses on four major topics under which numerous results within the report can be summarised. The first of these topics is demographic change where the observed rise in life expectancy is accompanied by an increase in chronic disease. The second part of the conclusion proceeds to look at ‘differences between’: the focus is on selected diseases, aspects of health behaviour and health care needs where differences can be observed between women and men. Here, differences in sex (referring to the biological aspects of an individual) and gender (referring to social constructions) are considered. The third part addresses women’s different life situations. The impact of social situation, family situation, employment and migration history on health is well documented. This section is therefore devoted to ‘differences within’ i.e. social differences and different health opportunities within the group of women. Many sections in the report highlight potential for improving women’s health. Research and data collection are areas which can contribute to further progress in women’s health. The final section of the conclusion explores data gaps and research topics needing to be put on the agenda and the potential for the topic of gender and health within health reporting.

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