Nationwide analysis of sex differences in waiting times for cataract surgery in Sweden between 2010 and 2022
We observe a persistent, albeit small, difference in waiting times favoring males. These findings highlight a systemic disparity that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure equitable access to cataract care.
Authors
- Philip Jute
- Gustav Stålhammar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9401-8911)
Institutions
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- S:t Eriks Ögonsjukhus (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Communications Medicine
- Published
- 2025-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s43856-025-00782-1
- Primary Topic
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00