Why were many women in poor health during the health & sporting reform?

There was a reformation in health services in 1948 with the creation of National Health Service (NHS).  Health care reform is very important for a government to provide the required health care units for the people of the country.  

Explanation:

The women were considered to be of less health than men. Then reformation happened that the women were given moral education and were encouraged to participate in Sports. The female winners were paid less and their medals weighed lesser than men. Then the Title IX was introduced for the upliftment of women and to treat women equally.