Yentl Syndrome
Yentl Syndrome
Yentl Syndrome (pronounced: yen-tl sin-drome) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe the disparity in healthcare treatment between men and women, particularly in relation to cardiovascular disease. The term was coined by Dr. Bernadine Healy in 1991, drawing from the title character in Isaac Bashevis Singer's story "Yentl the Yeshiva Boy", who had to disguise herself as a man to receive the same treatment as her male counterparts.
Etymology
The term "Yentl Syndrome" is derived from the 1983 film "Yentl", directed by and starring Barbra Streisand. In the film, the character Yentl, a Jewish woman living in Poland, disguises herself as a man in order to study Talmudic Law. The term was used by Dr. Bernadine Healy, the first woman director of the National Institutes of Health, to describe the bias in medical treatment where women are not treated until they exhibit symptoms similar to men.
Related Terms
- Gender bias in medical research
- Cardiovascular disease
- Health disparities
- National Institutes of Health
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Yentl Syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Yentl Syndrome
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