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Table 2 Subcategories for sex and gender differences

From: Inclusion of sex and gender in biomedical research: survey of clinical research proposed at the University of Pennsylvania

Subcategories

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Sex differences

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ā€ƒPathophysiology

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ā€ƒRisk for the disorder in question (i.e., prevalence in one sex greater than the other)

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ā€ƒAge at onset

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ā€ƒType and severity of symptoms

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ā€ƒTreatment (efficacy and/or risk for adverse events)

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Gender differences

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ā€ƒRisk for the disorder in question (i.e., prevalence in one sex greater than the other)

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ā€ƒBehavioral risk factors associated with the disorder/condition

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ā€ƒTreatment seeking and utilization of services/procedures for the condition

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  1. ā€œRisk for the disorder in questionā€ was included as a subcategory under sex and gender differences as both sex and gender may contribute to the prevalence of disorder/condition