Office of Women's Health, Food and Drug Administration: future directions for women's health

J Am Med Womens Assoc (1972). 2001 Fall;56(4):197-8.

Abstract

The Office of Women's Health serves as an advocate for women's health throughout the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Through and policies, the Office supports research in gender-related issues in the regulation and use of drugs, devices, biologics, and foods; initiates outreach and disseminates health information to women; provides leadership in increasing the number of women and appropriate data analysis in all phases of clinical trials; and promotes women's health in FDA actions. This article summarizes current activities and future directions in women's health at the FDA.

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leadership
  • Organizational Policy
  • United States
  • United States Food and Drug Administration / organization & administration*
  • Women's Health*
  • Women's Rights / trends*