Women's Health
Women and men share many health problems, but many affect women differently
than they do men. But, many are only suffered by women such as menopause,
osteoporosis and pregnancy.
The main health concerns for women are:
Autoimmune Diseases - A group of more than 80 chronic illness with 75%
occurring in women. Diabetes, Lupus and Thyroid disease are among the most
common.
Breast Cancer - Breast cancer is the leading cancer in women.
Depression - Women are more prone to have depression than men.
12 million women are affected each year.
Heart Disease - Heart disease is the leading killer for men and women.
Osteoporosis - Affects 44 million Americans |
