I am writing in reference to something that I have recently observed both in published
articles and oral presentations at national meetings. The issue relates to the use
of the terms “sex” and “gender.” I have observed on several occasions an author or
presenter describe his or her findings in the context of male or female gender, when
it would appear that they actually are referring to male or female sex.
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Reference
- Reporting sex, gender, or both in clinical research?.JAMA. 2016; 316: 1863-1864
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Published online: April 17, 2020
Accepted:
March 3,
2020
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