A Life Course Approach to Women’s Health: A Comprehensive Review of Scientific Evidence and Methodological Developments

Edited by Gita Mishra, Rebecca Hardy, and Diana Kuh, the second edition of this timely book reflects the extraordinary gains in the evidence on women’s health across the life course.

This updated edition provides a thorough review of scientific evidence and methodological developments in life course epidemiology, as well as new fields of research such as integrative omics. It showcases the focus of recent research, advances in technology, and the evolving nature of the field with its application in practice and policy.

New Chapters and Contributions

This edition features new chapters on:

• Endometriosis and its impact on women’s health
• Lung function and its relation to women’s health across the life course
• Cognition and its significance in women’s health research
• Gynaecological cancer: latest developments and research findings
• Integrative omics: a new frontier in women’s health research
• Structural sexism and its effects on women’s health outcomes
• Violence against women and its health implications
• Health service use and women’s experiences
• Knowledge translation: from research to practice in women’s health

These chapters reflect the views of individual authors, within a common life course framework to provide a consistent approach across the book.

The conceptual framework is summarised in the introductory chapter, with an outline of each topic covered. Key findings, common themes, and theoretical and methodological challenges are highlighted in the concluding chapter.

This comprehensive edition has brought together over 50 international researchers working on women’s health and well-being from diverse fields, making it an essential reading for anyone with an interest in women’s health.

Published by Oxford University Press, this 448-page paperback book is now available in its second edition (October 25, 2023) and is written in English. The ISBN-10 is 0192864645 and ISBN-13 is 978-0192864642.

Get ready to dive into the latest research and developments in women’s health and wellbeing. This book is a must-have for researchers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals seeking to improve women’s health outcomes.