Gender-Based Analysis
Gender-based analysis (GBA) is an analytical tool that systematically integrates a gender perspective into the development of policies, programs and legislation, as well as planning and decision-making processes. It helps to identify and clarify the differences between women and men, boys and girls, and demonstrates how these differences affect health status, access to, and interaction with, the health care system.
By using GBA, Health Canada can improve its understanding of sex and gender as determinants of health, and how they interact with other determinants. This knowledge will help ensure that proposed policies, programs and legislation have intended and equitable results for all people living in Canada.
The GBA framework recognizes that the differences between men and women are influenced by a variety of factors, including class, socio-economic status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, geographic location, education and physical and mental ability.
For more information, contact the Bureau of Women's Health and Gender Analysis.
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