Philippines lags in Women’s Health Index
The Philippines maintained its rank of 93rd out of 143 countries and territories in the latest edition of the annual Global Women’s Health Index by global medical technology company Hologic, Inc. The country scored 47.52 out of possible 100, the second-lowest score in the region and below the global average of 53.70. The index measures women’s health through five dimensions: preventive care, emotional health, individual health, basic needs, and opinions of health and safety.
