What are the major indicators of women’s health?
Major indicators of women’s health include:
- Mortality rates: The number of deaths per 100,000 population for women was 928.9 in 20221.
- Chronic health conditions:
- Obesity: 42.1% of women age 20 and older (2017-March 2020)1
- Hypertension: 46.9% of women age 20 and older (2017-March 2020)1
- Health behaviors:
- Smoking: 9.2% of women age 18 and older currently smoke cigarettes (2023)1
- Alcohol consumption: 19.8% of women age 18 and older had four or more drinks in 1 day at least once in the past year1
- Physical activity: 20.4% of women age 18 and older met the 2018 federal physical activity guidelines1
- Preventive care:
- Health insurance coverage: 7.7% of females younger than age 65 are without health insurance1
- Cancer screenings: Regular mammograms, Pap tests, and HPV tests are recommended48
- Reproductive health:
- Maternal mortality rates7
- Access to family planning services3
- Mental health:
- Prevalence of mood disorders and depression5
- Access to healthcare:
- Proportion of births attended by trained health staff7
- Access to obstetric and maternal health services7
These indicators provide a comprehensive view of women’s health status, encompassing physical health, mental well-being, and access to healthcare services.
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