Infographic: How Sex/Gender Influence Health & Disease | Office of Research on Women's Health

Skip Navigation Links

Putting science to work for the health of women

Enter Search Term(s):

Main navigation

Home

Home
Women's Health Research
Women's Health Research

Women's health research is an essential part of the NIH research agenda. The field includes the study of health throughout the lifespan and across the spectrum of scientific investigations.
Sex & Gender
Sex & Gender

Sex/gender influence health and disease, and considering these factors in research informs the development of prevention strategies and treatment interventions for both women and men.
- Reading Room: News and Journal Articles about Studying Sex/Gender
- Research Spotlights
In the Spotlight
In the Spotlight

Women’s health research and efforts to advance the careers of women in biomedicine are being performed across the NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices, as well as in other agencies within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the private sector. This section of the ORWH website highlights some of these efforts, which are currently having, or have the potential to have, a substantial impact on the health of women and the advancement of women in the biomedical field.
- Top Stories
- All Articles
Science Policy
Science Policy

The NIH Sex as a Biological Variable and Inclusion policies help to ensure that women and female biology in general are factored into every stage of research.
- NIH Inclusion Policies
  - Common Definitions in NIH Inclusion Policies
  - Including Women and Minorities in Clinical Research Background
- NIH Policy on Sex as a Biological Variable (SABV)
  - Questions & Answers
Career Development & Education
Career Development & Education

ORWH develops and supports opportunities to recruit, retain, and advance women in biomedical careers, and programs that support both women and men in women's health and sex differences research careers.
About
About

ORWH is the first Public Health Service office dedicated specifically to promote women's health research within and beyond the NIH scientific community.
NIH Institutes & HHS Agencies
NIH Institutes & HHS Agencies

ORWH works in partnership with NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices (ICOs), as well as other agencies and offices within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to advance the health of women. ORWH highlights the work of these organizations in improving women’s health and serves as the focal point for women's health research at the NIH.
- NIH
  - CC
  - CIT
  - CSR
  - FIC
  - NCATS
  - NCCIH
  - NCI
  - NEI
  - NHGRI
  - NHLBI
  - NIA
  - NIAAA
  - NIAID
  - NIAMS
  - NIBIB
  - NICHD
  - NIDA
  - NIDCD
  - NIDCR
  - NIDDK
  - NIEHS
  - NIGMS
  - NIMH
  - NHLBI
  - NIMHD
  - NINDS
  - NINR
  - NLM
  - OD
  - OD/OAR
  - OD/OBSSR
  - OD/ODP
  - OD/ODS
  - OD/ORIP
  - OD/ORWH
  - OD/OSC
- OTHER HHS AGENCIES
  - AHRQ
  - ATSDR
  - CDC
  - FDA
  - HHS
  - HRSA
  - IHS
  - NIH
  - NIH (EN ESPAÑOL)
  - SAMHSA

COVID-19 is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation.

• Get the latest public health information from CDC >> • Get the latest research information from NIH >> • NIH staff guidance on coronavirus (NIH Only) >>

For pregnancy and breastfeeding FAQs, Click Here

Breadcrumb

Home
Sex & Gender
Sex/Gender Influences in Health and Disease
Infographic: How Sex/Gender Influence Health & Disease

Infographic: How Sex/Gender Influence Health & Disease

Enlarge Infographic (PDF - 558KB)

Click Here to View

Sex & Gender

Sex & Gender

Related Resources

How Sex / Gender Influence Health & Disease (A-Z)

Director’s Messages

Aim for 20/20 Vision in 2021
November 30, 2020
ORWH’s Strategic Approach to COVID-19 Response
November 17, 2020
Toward an Improved Vision for Maternal Health and Pregnancy Outcomes
October 14, 2020
Social Determinants of Health: Like Water to a Fish
October 8, 2020

Subscribe to Our Communications

To receive updates from ORWH directly to your inbox, please enter your contact information below.

Facebook Twitter Flickr

NIH Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH)

6707 Democracy Boulevard
Suite 400
Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: 301-402-1770

Disclaimer navigation

Web Policies and Notices
Freedom of Information Act
No Fear Act

Government

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
USA.gov - Government Made Easy
Office of Inspector General

Endorsement Disclaimer - Links to Other Sites

Our Web site has links to many other federal agencies, and in a few cases we link to private organizations. You are subject to that site's privacy policy when you leave our site. We proudly comply with 508 accessibility regulations, but we cannot be responsible for Section 508 compliance (accessibility) on other federal or private Web sites.

Reference in this Web site to any specific commercial products, process, service, manufacturer, or company does not constitute its endorsement or recommendation by the U.S. Government or National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is not responsible for the contents of any "off-site" Web page referenced from this server.