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At WHAM, we recognize the untapped potential for knowledge and returns when we accelerate funding and drive innovation for diseases like Alzheimer’s, which disproportionately impact women but have not been adequately studied using a sex-based lens. Yesterday, I participated in a dialogue at Lausanne XI focused on the prevention, care, and treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease. Here are the statistics from The WHAM Report that you need to know: ? Women make up ? of the 5.7 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease, and they also bear the greatest caregiving burden. ? In 2019, only 12% of the $2.4 billion NIH Alzheimer’s budget was allocated to women-focused research—despite women being the majority of those affected. ? The cost: Alzheimer’s disease cost the U.S. economy $305 billion in 2020 alone, placing an immense financial strain on families and society. ? The opportunity: Doubling the NIH Alzheimer’s budget could generate $930 million in returns! Research focused on women has the potential to yield a 224% return on investment—that means every $1 invested could create $3.24 in economic value and save $1.24 in direct healthcare costs. WHAM is creating a data driven report showing that investing in women’s health is not just a matter of equity but a smart business decision. By using a sex-based lens and driving data-driven strategies, we’re uncovering new opportunities to improve outcomes for all while delivering significant economic and societal benefits. Women's Health Access Matters Nadine Hack Andrea Pfeifer Meryl Comer Sharon Love George Vradenburg CEOi - Global CEO Initiative on Alzheimer's Disease OECD - OCDE Alzheimer's Disease International World Economic Forum #LausanneXI #InvestmentinHealth #HealthcareInnovations #HealthcareTechnology #WomensHealth #WomensHealthResearch #AlzheimersDisease #AD #BrainHealth #HealthEquity #WHAMNow?#3Not30
Such an inspiring panel - thank you for bringing this important subject to Lausanne in such an impactful way.
It was an honor and a (continuing) education to be have been part of this conference! Thank you for including me. I am struck by the high level of expertise, passion and commitment among all the different groups represented. I have used the word HOPE a few times in talking about this experience with others because I really felt it. The sands are shifting and bending towards awareness of need for gender equity in medicine and the need to fund it!! Thank you Carolee Lee for all that you do. You blow me away!