What if your symptoms aren't normal? | Yasmin Baba | TEDxWoodLaneWomen
Join Yasmin Baba as she sheds light on the severe under-research and misdiagnosis of women’s health conditions, from PMS to heart disease, revealing the gaps that have long hindered proper care. She calls for increased funding, better representation in clinical studies, and a focus on addressing female-specific health needs. Baba urges both women and men to advocate for better health research and treatment, emphasizing that closing the female health gap will benefit society as a whole.
Yasmin is an expert in building digital health products and is on a mission to close the gender health data gap to finally address the underrepresentation of women in medical research. Leveraging her background in engineering, AI, and UX, she is transforming the approach to women's health—making it more inclusive, data-driven, and empowering for women everywhere. Her passion was ignited by personal frustrations with the healthcare system, where it took 10 years to diagnose a reproductive condition that doctors still don’t fully understand. Known for her dynamic and engaging presentation style, filled with humor and real-life stories, Yasmin is a sought-after speaker in the FemTech community. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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