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Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending and presenting at the Black Physicians' Association of Ontario (BPAO) conference in Toronto, where I was able to share the work Lucky Iron Life is doing to address hidden hunger and specifically iron deficiency. Attending this conference was inspiring. One highlight was hearing from Dr. Beverley Essue, a global health systems researcher and health economist, who spoke about the persistent gender health gap across diverse geographies. Her insights were a powerful reminder: 🌍 Women worldwide face 75 million Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) annually due to gender health inequities—equivalent to 7 days of additional health burden per woman per year. 💡 Closing the women’s health gap represents a $1 trillion opportunity to improve lives and strengthen economies. 🔍 Black, Indigenous, and women of colour face compounded discrimination and inequity within healthcare systems, highlighting the urgent need for systemic change. I was deeply inspired by the incredible physicians and health practitioners at the conference who are driving change and shedding light on the systemic barriers and opportunities for equity within our health systems. It was truly an honour to present Lucky Iron Life's work. Our work and mission to tackle hidden hunger and iron deficiency, which disproportionately affect women, gender-diverse individuals, and children, are only possible through partnerships and collective action. #GenderEquity #HealthEquity #HiddenHunger #MicronutrientDeficiency #PartnershipForImpact #BPAOConference
