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In recent news on gender inequalities regarding health, Medical News Today reported on a study that suggested strong family ties, genetics and gender produces different consequences for men and womenwhen it comes to substance abuse. Specifically, the researchers found that the demands of relationships could be overwhelming for women - not men - with a sensitivity to stress.
And previous research has suggested that women suffer from higher negative consequences linked to caregiving than men. Regarding her latest study, Grigoryeva says the negative side effects of caring for elderly parents could have "potentially intensifying effects on a series of gender inequalities pertaining to health and economic well-being."
"In other words," says Grigoryeva, "daughters spend twice as much time, or almost 7 more hours each month, providing care to elderly parents than sons."