The publishers would like to confirm that for Volume 1: 'Theoretical and Methodological Developments' and Volume 3: 'Gender and Healthcare' Ellen Annandale was the lead editor and lead author of the introductions. Kate Hunt was the lead editor for Volume 2: 'Understanding the Patterning of Health by Gender' and Volume 4: 'Gender and Health Behaviours'
The order in the printed book did not reflect this distinction, but we are happy to clarify the correct order.
Life expectancy is higher for women than men in almost...
Publisher's note:
The publishers would like to confirm that for Volume 1: 'Theoretical and Methodological Developments' and Volume ...
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