What are the major indicators of women’s health?

What are the major indicators of women’s health?

Major indicators of women’s health include:

  1. Mortality rates: The number of deaths per 100,000 population for women was 928.9 in 20221.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Reproductive health:
    • Maternal mortality rates7
    • Access to family planning services3
  6. Mental health:
    • Prevalence of mood disorders and depression5
  7. 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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